Asror Gafurov: It must be a coincidence, I think we didn't meet the requirements of the new coach

You probably know that Asror Gafurov is playing in the Bangladesh champion Bashundhara Kings team. Now the number of Uzbek legionnaires in this club has increased to two.

After Gafurov, recently Bobur Yuldashev became a member of Bashundhara Kings. A new page has opened in the career of a talented defender. he gave an interview to Sports.uz website.

- Boburjon, for the first time you decided to continue your career abroad as a legionnaire. Why did you choose the Bangladesh Championship?

- Of course, I went abroad as a legionnaire for the first time. It is the Bangladesh championship - I think it's a coincidence. There is no sense here. Why, we decided to choose this option, as it suits me financially and in general, after consulting with relatives. I said paint, it can be said by accident. Because my departure from Sogdiana was decided suddenly. When the Bangladesh option came up, we decided to go for it.

- Asror Gafurov is also playing in your new team. Does his presence contribute greatly to the adaptation there? What are the general impressions?

- Yes, Asror Gafurov is there, we will play together. There is no problem in the team because I have a compatriot. He is helping me in every way. They explain and help me to get used to it and in general. My impression is better than I thought.

- You were in Sogdiana in the first round. What made you want to leave after half a season?

- We can connect more with the change of coach. A new coach came and made new demands. I think we did not meet the requirements of the new coach. Then I decided to leave by mutual agreement. There is nothing surprising here. I had an injury when the new coach arrived. It still takes time to recover. Also, it takes time to return to sports form after recovery. I think the coach wanted to give more opportunities to young people.

- What was your goal as a legionnaire there?

- What is the goal as a legionnaire? After going abroad, your main goal is to improve your financial situation, there's no need to hide it. Besides, since we are Uzbeks, we want to make a good impression and help our team as much as we can. We will soon play in the Asian Champions League. We have a game on August 15. Even if we fail to reach the group stage of the AFC Champions League, we will participate in the AFC Cup. We will try to help there as much as we can.

- Which number did you choose there and why?

- My number is 44 and I chose it. Because I played in number 44 before. I like 4. That's why I chose 44.

- What surprised you at the Bangladesh Championship?

- The championship has not yet started in Bangladesh. We'll see if it starts. There is good development in my team. A new base is being built. It has training grounds and its own stadium. In short, the best, champion team in Bangladesh. He has been the champion for 4 years. I haven't seen the surprising side yet. Of course, there is quite a difference in level.