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Emil Balayev: Happy to return to national team after 3 years

Emil Balayev returns to Azerbaijan national team after 3 years, expresses happiness ahead of friendly match against Malta.

Benjamin Moore
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Azerbaijan national team goalkeeper Emil Balayev expressed his joy after returning to the squad following a long break.

According to Oxu.Az citing "Report", the goalkeeper spoke at a press conference before the friendly match against Malta.

Commenting on the training camp in Austria and the team atmosphere, Balayev said:

"I thank head coach Ayxan Abbasov and all the coaching staff. Despite being away from games for a long time due to injuries, being back in the national team after 3 years really makes me happy. There is a true family atmosphere in the team. I think tomorrow's match will be interesting."

Note that the Azerbaijan vs Malta friendly match will take place on June 5 in Austria.

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