In the upcoming UEFA Europa League event, Chelsea away to challenge Astana, before the match Astana coach Baba Yang confidently accepted the media interview, talked about the vision of the game and confidence in the team.
Babayan said passionately, "This is a matchup we've been looking forward to for a long time. Chelsea is undoubtedly the top team in Europe, and their Premier League campaign is comparable to Liverpool's. Playing against such a powerhouse is both a learning opportunity and a chance to set an example for us."
Babayan revealed that the whole of Almaty is filled with a fervor for the match, which has never been seen before in the history of local soccer. He believes that the match is not only a sporting feast, but a festival for all the people of Kazakhstan. He expects the stands to be full, perhaps the first in Astana this season.
Speaking about the team's preparation for the match, Babayan revealed that only two of Astana's players, Besbekov and Tomasov, have experience in high-level European matches, having played against Atletico Madrid and Manchester United respectively. The rest of the squad lacks such experience, but he is confident that every player has a dream to play for this top-level tournament.
Babayan firmly stated, "We have a chance to leave a colorful mark in the history of Kazakhstan soccer. No matter how it ends, we will do our best to show our strength and style. I am sure that our fans will also give us their utmost support and encouragement."
