His defeat Azerbaijan At Iceland’s headquarters 5-0 brought the Azeris coach in a very difficult position, Fernando Santos.
Azerbaijan’s Secretary -General Jachanhir Faragoulayev launched a “arrows” against Fernando Santos, criticizing the Portuguese technician.
“There is a lot to say. This team and these players did not deserve such management and such result. We respect the Icelandic team unlimited. But if we cannot play against them and accept a purely defensive style from the beginning, then this is our problem.
The players are not to blame. The system was defective from the beginning. The coach didn’t do his job. His approach to Azerbaijan’s football, his players and the people is unacceptable. No one has the right to make Azerbaijan’s people pass through it, ”were his words.
In the same tone, a question was asked by Azero journalist to Fernando Santos after the match finale at Ireland.
Azerbaijani journalists grilled Fernando Santos after today’s game:
“May God grant you long life and health. You’ve earned enough trophies and money to last several lifetimes, yet here you are, humiliating our team on the world stage. Don’t you have an ounce of self-respect?” pic.twitter.com/KKRX1SHuox
– Fuad formbarov (@dretalakbarov) September 5, 2025
“May God give you longevity and health. You have won enough trophies and money for many lives, and yet be here, humiliating our team on the world stage. Do you have no trace of self -respect?”, He was his question.