Head coach Ilian Iliev and Bulgarian national player Zhivko Atanasov held a preliminary press conference before the important European match between Cherno More and Basaksehir. Both emphasized the strategic necessity of a smart and patient approach in the upcoming return match.

In an official statement, Iliev highlighted the team's challenges: "The first match showed that it will not be easy for Basaksehir. Our goal is to play intelligently and maximize the opportunities created during the match".

The coach candidly shared that the team has a limited lineup due to the absence of two key players. Despite this, he remains optimistic about the team's chances of achieving a good result.

Zhivko Atanasov added to Iliev's statement, emphasizing the main tactical line: "Patience is a key element in our strategy. Our goal is to leave the field as winners".

The team's official training was open to the media for the first fifteen minutes. The players began with traditional passing exercises, followed by warm-up and stretching. The main part of the session was dedicated to tactical preparation against Basaksehir.

The Turkish opponent, who won the first match 1-0 at the stadium in Razgrad, has an ambitious lineup and a strong desire to qualify for the UEFA Conference League groups. Cherno More will need to make maximum efforts to turn the result around.

The upcoming match promises extreme tension and struggle, with both teams motivated to achieve success in this important European tournament.