"We don't keep quiet about the fact that the legionnaires are great" or Eshmurodov about FC Nasaf's schedule for the match against FC Banias, how inspired and prepared Berdiev is.

After two draws in the championship, FC Nasaf now focuses on the match against FC Banias of the UAE in the playoffs of the Asian Champions League.

This year, Ruzikul Berdiev's team has a chance to participate in the ACHL group stage. He only has to cross the FC Bania's barrier. This is a serious competitor. However, FC Nasaf also has experience in international competitions. In this case, a great responsibility falls on the talented players.

In particular, team captain Umar Eshmurodov is a key player in strengthening the defensive line. In addition, he should inspire his teammates on the field. Before leaving for the UAE, members of the team were interested in the views of Sports.uz correspondent Eshmurodov.

- FC Nasaf's match against FC Banias in the playoffs of the Asian Champions League is eagerly awaited by the fans. How did you prepare for the upcoming match? How much did you learn the opponent?

- Our preparation for the important match was satisfactory. We watched the opponent play. We have two more days ahead of us and we will continue to study. Once we get there, we know the climate and prepare accordingly.

- We know that there are good legionnaires on the Bania side. Which player's opponent looks more dangerous to you?

- You are right, we saw that they have legionnaires. There are attacking and attacking players, two from Argentina and one from Sweden. In them, more legionnaires mark the game and decide the outcome. In the Arab world itself, most legionnaires do a lot of things. That's why 5-6 foreign players will play in the squad. We also heard about the legionaries of Baniyas. But we are also preparing. We do not sit idly by and say that their legionnaires are great.

- The name of the winner is one in the match. Does the fact that this match will take place on the road and not in front of Karshi give an advantage to FC Nasaf or vice versa?

- You know, whether at home or on the road, it is difficult because the game consists of one argument. Not to mention the heat in the UAE, I don't think there is much difference. It would have been different if it had been the group stage of the Asian Champions League. Because then you play in the home and travel system, and that's good. But in the playoffs, everything is different. Of course, it would be great to hold this match in Karshi. In any case, our weather is different and in the eyes of our fans, under their support, the pace of the ball is different. But in the playoffs, it is impossible to know which team will win, regardless of the field.

- Is FC Nasaf preparing for the penalty shootout or does it want to solve everything in 90 minutes?

- We are preparing for everything. We will do our best, do our best and fight for victory.

- But FC Nasaf started the Super League without a victory and played two draws in a row ...

- It is obvious that the teams are well prepared for the winter training camp. This is the beginning of the season. But that's how we often start the championship. The players are still in a state of physical exhaustion. We started the same way last year.

- Aren't these guys going to make an impact on the team ahead of the ACHL playoffs?

- This is football. We will play as much as we can. If it doesn't look like it, we won't be bored for 2-3 days, we will immediately prepare for the next match. Of course, we will do our best to win that game. If there is no result, we will not be affected.

- What is the main goal of FC Nasaf in Asia? Will they continue their run in the Asian Champions League or win the AFC Cup?

- No, our goal is to get to the group stage. We will think of another later. Anyway, the level of the OCHL is different, you have to play there. We are thinking about and participating in the group stage. But God knows how similar it is.

- How does Ruzikul Berdiev inspire footballers in this regard?

- Our coach is very serious and prepares accordingly. The opponent shows us the games and explains everything to us. He explains to the players what it is like to play in the Asian Champions League. He encourages us by saying that we should play in such a competition.