"My players have prepared well for the match with Latvia. They understand what is required of them. It will be a difficult game. Both teams will try to win."

Offsideplus.az reports that these words were said by the head coach of the Azerbaijani football team Fernando Santos at a press conference held in Riga today.

Answering journalists' questions regarding the match between Latvia and Azerbaijan to be held tomorrow, the Portuguese coach said the following: "The Latvian team consists of quality players. During these days, I have given my players enough information about the opponent. We will do our best."

F. Santos also clarified the issue of who will wear the captain's armband in the match with Latvia: "If Emin Mahmudov is in the starting eleven tomorrow, he will wear the captain's armband. He also has the right to take the penalty kick. The fact that the season is over should not give the players an excuse. My players are very motivated."