Currently, most teams in our Super League are holding training camps for the new season in Antalya, Turkey. Every day, some of our clubs are conducting their friendly matches.
Navoi's "Qizilqum" club played a friendly match against Georgia's "Samgurali" team yesterday, which ended in a 0:0 draw.
We noticed that the head coach of the opposing team is Italian Rodolfo Vanoli. Upon inquiry, we found out that he is the brother of Paolo Vanoli, the head coach of the "Torino" club currently participating in Italy's Serie A.
During the match, we informed a club representative that we would like to have a brief conversation with the coach after the game. After the match, 62-year-old Vanoli agreed to our request. During the conversation, the coach spoke in Italian and translated his words into English and Russian translated.
- First of all, could you share your impressions of the game?
- First of all, we are very happy. Because we played against a good team. We still couldn't fully shape our team. Players were missing. But today, our young players were able to make a difference in the game.
- What do you know about Uzbek football?
- We know that football is developing widely in Uzbekistan. A significant amount of investment is being made. We are pleased with this. Uzbek players are also playing successfully abroad. We wish them to continue striving forward.
- You must know our compatriot Eldor Shomurodov who plays in Italy's Serie A?
- Eldor Shomurodov is a very good and important player. He has been playing in Italy's Serie A for many years. My brother is the head coach of the "Torino" club. He has also spoken warmly about Shomurodov, and I know Eldor through my brother.
- What are your thoughts on "Qizilqum," the team you played against?
- They have a good team and a good coach. If the field had been better, would it have been an even better game?! This match was beneficial for both teams, and I wish them good luck in the championship.
