Following the departure of Sasha Ilic at the end of the season, speculation is mounting over who will take the managerial reins at Sumgait. Rumors suggest that the club's former head coach, Samir Abasov, who is currently unattached, could be set for a return to the Chemicals.

Will Sumgayit appoint a local or a foreign head coach? How realistic is Samir Abasov's return to his former club?

The club's press officer answered these questions for Offsideplus.az:

"There is nothing concrete at the moment. Once a decision is made, an official statement will be released by the club. There are also no updates regarding the shortlist of candidates. As for Samir Abasov, both the club and our president, Riad Rafiyev, have stated multiple times that such an option is not on the agenda."