According to the official website of the Federation anısan 30-year-old midfielder's qualifying round for the 2022 World Cup in the first round our team about the meeting, said these words:

"We have a very important game ahead of us in the qualifying round. It will not be easy to face Azerbaijan. In general, there are no comfortable games now. It is important to start with a victory. Our goal is 3 points. We have started and we will analyze Azerbaijan well to draw the right conclusions. " 

The 30-year-old also touched on the postponement of the match to Italy: "We have to get used to new realities. I don't think playing without a fan on the tour will be a problem, because we will have the same mindset and will not shy away from responsibility. We will fight with all our might."

The match, which will take place on March 24 at the Juventus Stadium, will start at 23:45 Baku time.