Eldor Shomurodov: Cannavaro Brought Us Many Positive Things
Uzbekistan national team captain Eldor Shomurodov shared his thoughts on Cannavaro's influence in an interview with Russia's Sport-Express
The participation of the Uzbekistan national team in the World Cup was in the spotlight for many. In particular, the Russian football community also watched the performance of our players in the prestigious tournament.
Sports.uz portal presents an interview of the captain of the Uzbekistan national team Eldor Shomurodov, who has completed his participation in the World Cup, with Russia's reputable source Sport-Express.
— Fabio Cannavaro said that the team lacked experience, especially in the second half, when they resorted to unplanned long passes. Was it really so?
— Yes, definitely. The main factor here was psychology. When you're ahead in the score, you want to avoid conceding a goal and maintain your advantage in any situation. That's when mistakes start. We couldn't control the ball well, and I think that's why the opponent punished us.
— Did Abbosbek Fayzullaev touch the ball in the situation with the goal pass?
— He himself said that he touched it. I hope the assist will be officially recorded for him.
— How important is it for you to score a goal in the World Cup?
— Of course, it's important for me. You will always remember the goal you scored in the World Cup throughout your life. It would be even better if we had won.
— Would you like to say something to the people who contributed to your career in Russia?
— I would like to express my gratitude to all the fans who supported us. I greet and thank everyone.
— Did you exchange jerseys with anyone after the match against Portugal?
— No, at that moment I didn't feel like exchanging jerseys with anyone.
— What did Cannavaro bring to the team?
— Many positive things. I won't list them all. We didn't have enough time to fully absorb all his ideas. But in terms of professionalism, he taught the players a lot and showed them how to play at a high level.