According to Offsideplus.az, the Italian expert said the following about the game:

"I said yesterday that it would not be easy. We were playing against a very strong opponent. A few days ago they just played a friendly, rested main team. So they were faster and more comfortable. There was also a level difference between the teams. It's the beginning of the season. "Some players have not yet put on their full uniforms. Several of our players have missed this match for some reason. We have matches against Ireland and Serbia in October. We will look at the upcoming games."

- You said that the training of our players is not so good. How much time do you need?

- This is not a time problem. We are an outsider of the group. It is impossible to change everything in one day, one minute. These are the players we have. I'm not a magician. We have to be as good as we try. It is also difficult for us to let our players go due to injuries and penalties.

- Looking at other championships, the Azerbaijani Premier League took a break for a week. During this time, did you see anything useful in the training camp of the national team?

- I wanted a week. You have seen for yourself the difference between the physical and the technical. They were very comfortable with the ball, they were not afraid. Unfortunately, we did not play well, but we must say that we played 3 matches in one week.

- What can you say about the game of Mahir Emreli and Namik Alasgarov?

- I was satisfied with Namik's game, he played very eagerly, put his heart on the field. I was expecting more from Mahir. I believe it will be more comfortable and faster in the next games.

- Your contract expires at the end of this qualifying round… How do you feel about the news that you will soon leave our national team?

- Recently, my step has been solved by many teams. I will talk to the Federation after the expiration of my contract. But when they start to build a house, they start from the foundation. I knew how difficult it would be when I came here.

- What was the reason for Portugal's easier victory than in the first game?

- We created more difficulties for them in Turin. Today, the quality of the player has the last word.

- You have been criticized on the Internet and social networks for the selection of staff. In particular, a large number of "Sumgayit" players in the main squad is not unequivocally welcomed…

- I do not read social networks, I do not advise you. Nowhere can anyone tell me to "play a player with a task." I have my own ideas. I would like to express it with swearing, but let it remain…

- Although Rahim Sadikhov is a leader in the club, he loses in the national competition. What is the reason for this?

- Sumgayit is not a national team. I watch Rahimi carefully, I like his game. I believe that it will get better over time.

- Did Ozobic's weak game disappoint you?

- Filip Ozobic is a very important player for the national team. Played 3 games. He was tired. Everyone in the team performed at the same level.