Zeytullayev: Defeat reveals problems
"Bunyodkor" head coach Ilyos Zeytullayev participated in a press conference after the match against "Dinamo" and shared his thoughts about the game. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
He first congratulated the Samarkand team on their victory and also expressed gratitude to his own team. According to Zeytullayev, the match was interesting for the spectators.
He put himself in the position of an ordinary fan and emphasized that if he had been at the stadium, he would have left satisfied with the game. He indicated this as a sign of the championship's growing level.
He especially noted that the second half was very exciting. The coach emphasized that defeat can sometimes be a "painful lesson."
According to him, defeat reveals certain problems and highlights points that have been overlooked. The "Bunyodkor" staff will analyze these aspects.
The most important point was his admission that the tactics in the first half were mistaken. Zeytullayev acknowledged that he chose an incorrect positioning against the opponent.
He knew that "Dinamo" frequently switched wings and was strong, so changes were made after the break. Also, the coach noted that "Bunyodkor" did not put in enough effort in the first half.
The opponent was more alert and applied pressure on the defensive midfielder through pressing. As a result, the player was often forced to play with his back to the goal.
Zeytullayev said the team needs to improve in "reading the game." He also paid attention to communication and mutual understanding issues.
He mentioned that since many new players have joined this season, it is necessary to strengthen cohesion. The issue of personnel was also discussed at the conference.
He said Shahboz's injury during training is a significant loss. He described Shahboz as an important player with great potential.
Zeytullayev added that he is hoping for the player's speedy return to the squad. He emphasized the importance of experienced players due to the limited size of the team roster.
If Shahboz returns, he can bring noticeable benefits to the team.
