Azerbaijani national team striker Mahir Emreli gave an interview to journalists after the friendly match between Latvia and Azerbaijan (0:0).

Offsideplus.az presents the interview:

- What I saw from the field was that we had more possession of the ball. I don't remember the moment when the opponent created a dangerous episode. If I'm not mistaken, they were able to create something against us from 2 standard situations. In general, we had the advantage, there were problems in putting the final point. I think it wasn't a bad game. The most important point is that we were able to create episodes. Even if there are no episodes, we should sit down and think about why we can't attack in games. The last - in the third zone - we need to be sharper.

- You scored in more difficult situations in "Nuremberg". What is your magic in the national team?

- Let's not compare the club and the national team. We play different football in the club, and here it's different. There are different players there, we play with different players in the national team. I don't want you to interpret my words in a different way. I'm not saying that there are weak players here and strong players there. No. We are together longer in the club, the understanding is better. But in the national team we don't have that much time. When coaches change, new players are also brought in. For example, there are Khayal, Shahin, Ceyhun, Rahman and some players who are new to the team. It takes time to understand each other and to establish chemistry. As for the episodes, I respect everyone's opinion. Of course, even in the disappointing locker room, the last episode still plays in my mind, I could evaluate it. But I can't call any of them comfortable episodes.

- What do you think about the home game against the Hungarian national team?

- The Hungarians are a better team, Latvia is a better team. I have played against them once. We didn't fight badly against this opponent. Now we will play at home, I hope the fans won't leave us alone. Even though it is a friendly match, victory is very important to us. These words of mine may seem ridiculous to someone, someone may not take my words seriously. When you come to the national team, the only thought in your mind is to fight until the end and play for victory. I have this mentality.

- Is there any news about your career?

- I am waiting for the negotiations to be concluded. I have also asked my agents to focus on the national team, and then we will sit down and decide. I want to stay in Europe. I also have the option of changing the country. If there is a good club and an offer, I can evaluate it.