2024-04-02 10:48:05
The head coach of the Armenian national team, Alexander Petrakov, met with journalists before the friendly match with Kosovo and answered their questions.
About testing young people
“Edgar Piloyan received a red card in the U21 team, that’s why he joined our training process. The game will show whether we will test them.”
About the Kosovo national team and tomorrow’s match
“Kosovo has a good team, all the boys play in good European teams. Will there be any surprises? I think there will be no surprises. I am not a young coach who can surprise me. Within the first 10 minutes I will understand how he intends to play.
I asked Cancharević about Kosovo, the population, the players. They are a very strong and solid team. They play well with their heads, I like the defensive line a lot. They have very good players playing in the top European leagues.
It would be very desirable to achieve a positive result in tomorrow’s game. This is football, and a problem must be solved.”
About opponents in upcoming friendlies
“We did not have the opportunity to choose. all teams that had free rosters were offered. The top or grand teams did not show much desire to play against the team.
About the players of the Armenian Championship
“The national team is not for trials. Yes, at the moment there are no players who can strengthen the team. If you want me to say that you have a lot of talented and glorious players, then so be it. In any case, the truth must be said. I don’t want to upset anyone, but we need players who will strengthen the team.”
About potential newcomers
“Through Pizeli, we contacted the goalkeeper of the Brazilian Gremio, Artur Koneghlyan, but he refused to join the Armenian national team. We consider everyone, in any case, it is not desirable to invite football players from that region, at least because after such long journeys, the football players come and just physically want to rest and sleep for 3-4 days.”
About Tigran Barseghyan and Khoren Bayramyan
“If possible, wait until November. My contract is about to expire. Their return will also be very triumphant: festivities, fireworks, entertainment.”
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