“The key is to play patiently and make the right decisions in attack” - Vugar Nadirov

We contacted former Azerbaijan striker Vugar Nadirov to ask for his thoughts on the match.

He told Fanat.az:

“First of all, I want to stress how important this match is for our national team. Azerbaijan currently lead the group, and we need to maintain that advantage in the final match.

To be honest, it would be wrong to assume this will be an easy game based on the opposition’s name and ranking. Any opponent can cause problems, particularly away from home. Liechtenstein will try to keep things tight at the back, close down space and look for opportunities on the counter-attack.

But I believe our team’s individual quality, the players’ experience and our recent results give us the edge in this match.

Our team’s main strength should be the ability to control the game, keep possession and create gaps in the opposition’s defence. The key here is not to rush, but to play patiently and make the right decisions in attack.

For me, the opening goal is particularly important. If our team can score early, the opposition will be forced to leave gaps.”