2024-07-08 10:33:07
For Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the head coach of the Armenian national team, Artur Petrosyan, was one of the best players in the history of the Armenian national team.
“For me, he was one of the best players in the history of the Armenian national team, if not the best. I have always been proud of him and always received support at a young age,” Henrikh Mkhitaryan said at the meeting with journalists.
He noted that the team can achieve success with the new coach.
“Working with him, I have a great impression. He understands football well, I think we can achieve success together. It is an honor for me to work with such a specialist who can give something to the national team,” said Mkhitaryan.
Speaking about his form, Mkhitaryan mentioned that it is true that he played the last match about 1 week ago, he played 30 minutes, but this cannot be an incentive.
“The important thing is the desire, if there is a desire, fitness becomes a secondary plan. I will try to do everything possible to be useful to the national team, because I know the expectations are high,” said the midfielder of the Armenian national team.
To remind, on November 11, the “Republican” stadium named after Vazgen Sargsyan will host the World Cup 2018. Armenia-Montenegro qualifying match of the championship.