Ali Aliyev: ''Now the most important thing is to get three points''

- I like the mood of the team. I saw after the game with Wales that the team was upset that the players couldn't take the points, which we had been close to. What I saw in the dressing room that the team was psychologically prepared. Each player is determined to rehabilitate for the failure. I think that we are ready to show a good game.

I liked the way we made the move here - to Vaduz. Not a single player whined or showed any discontent. They are determined to rehabilitate themselves for the failure. I believe that we can give a meaningful game tomorrow with a positive result.

- Liechtenstein, by the FIFA rankings, is an outsider in the game with Kazakhstan. Will you stick to the tactics of three defenders again or will you build the game differently?

- Italy, "Inter" play with three centre-backs - why do we have stereotypes? We need to understand the depth of tactics. In the Nations League you saw how we played with a back four in defence.It hurts my soul that I can't immediately integrate Zhumakhanov. With Wales it was hard for our full-backs. ''Atletico'', ''Inter'', even the German national team use three centre-backs. Fans expect goals, but the result is more important than the show.

Brazil have millions of fans today - but when was the last time they won anything? Today, rankings are just numbers. We arrived to get the points. 

With Wales we had ten shots on goal - of course we want to score. Turkey drew 0-0 with Wales and waited for their chance on the counter-attack. We have a plan A and a plan B. Playing three centre-backs doesn't mean the match will be defensive. That's a misconception.

- Why did Aleksandr Zarutskiy come on in the match against Wales, while Stas Pokatilov and Muhammadjan Seysen were not given a chance?

- Zarutskiy is from ''Kairat'', which is in first place. He has already played against ''Astana'' and ''Ordabasy''. These are our top teams. His psychological state inspired confidence.

He is imposing in that there is mobility. Unfortunately, at this level, there are moments that are disruptive. It's hard to hold back emotions, because there is pressure. As for Pokatilov and Seisen - they are all equal as well as Anarbekov. All our goalkeepers went through mistakes in the national team. I am calm for them and I am sure that they have the best ahead of them.

- In case of victory over Liechtenstein, will you become a head coach, without the prefix acting?

- I do not pay attention to it at all. What prefix there is - it doesn`t matter. The fans and the management will decide. As a player, maybe I have not played so much for the national team, but for me the national team is everything. As Timur Dosmagambetov said, we are ready to carry balls and work as much as necessary.

- Why we did not press the Welsh team?

- It is very difficult to do it with the Welsh team. Look how they pass. Once Zhaksylykov provoked this pressing, and we almost got a counterattack in our goal. Playing pressing with such big teams is very difficult. They know how to play under preassure.

What changes will be made in the game with Liechtenstein? Will Satpayev and Kenzhebek be ready to play from the first minutes?

- As for the youth: Maxim Samorodov is 22 years old, Islam Chesnokov is 26 years old, Kenzhebek is 21 years old. Samorodov is a bit more experienced, and he starts. You have seen the substitutions. I gave a chance to Kenzhebek and Satpayev, although it was possible to play differently. We should not rush things. They are our future and will be useful. I see their desire.

- Tagybergen was criticised after the match. Did you talk with him about it?

- Yes, we talked to Askhat - he is psychologically stable and understands the pressure he was under after the match with Wales and all the related discussions. He was not to blame for all three conceded goals - if you look carefully, they were consequences rather than his direct mistakes.

We still have time before the match, and the most important thing now is three points for Kazakhstan. It doesn't matter who brings them - Tagybergen, Marochkin or someone else. The main thing is to analyse, make conclusions and move on.

- What should we expect in general in tomorrow's match?

- Wait for the result. I'm not defending myself, the Kazakhstan national team is a shrine for me. We are all here to work for the image of the country and achieve results. I believe in our players and do not think that they are now too much pressure. Everything we do, sooner or later will give the result. I am sure that our prayers will be answered.

We need to set up for the game with positive emotions. Half-heartedness is wrong. The players do their best. It was hard against Wales without Kassym and Zainutdinov, but those who came on as substitutes tried to play their best.