According to Tasnim news agency and quoted from Khuzestan Steel Club website, Mohammad Abshek has played more than 130 official games for Steel in different competitions in the last five seasons.
* First, let’s take a look at the previous fifteen games. Steel’s start was unbelievable, but gradually with the arrival of Martinez, the position of the team improved.
We all know that there were some issues at the beginning of the competition that did not satisfy the fans, these conditions caused us to get inappropriate results. After the changes and the arrival of Mr. Martinez, he tried his best to get to know the team and Iranian football and restored the morale of the team. The atmosphere of the team was very heavy due to the loss in the first four games of the season; But considering that the new staff had no previous experience in Iranian football and the team was managed by another coach, it showed the impact of its presence much earlier than expected and was able to do this in a good way and change the situation. If we were not unlucky in some matches, we could get more points.
*The expectations of fans and people are high from Foolad. What do you predict about the results of the team in the second half of the season?
This table is not suitable for Khuzestan Foolad and our fans. We must increase our efforts to raise the status of steel. Of course, in the second half of the season, our work will be more difficult, because the shape of the table has been determined to some extent, and we must double our concentration and power and change this arrangement. Considering that Foulad has always been one of the strengths of the league and created problems for competitors, our real goal is to show the true face of Foulad again. I know that the management of the club and the head coach are trying to strengthen the team and since the atmosphere of the club has improved with the recent changes, we will play more coordinated and stronger than before and reach our true position, God willing. I promise the fans that they will see 100% transformed steel in the second half of the season.
* As an experienced player, how do you see the conditions of competition between teams in this Premier League season?
It’s really hard to play in our league and it’s not like playing football in Iran is easy. Foreign players also emphasize this issue. The games are physical, the runs abound, and the teams are mostly close together. According to the conditions of the first season and the rules they set, many players were divided, and apart from one or two teams who changed the rules in their favor, I think the league has become very difficult for the rest of the teams. Of course, we have no excuses and we must continue our work with increased focus and effort. Now we are on the right track and I am sure that we will get out of this position. I do not intend to chant; This is really the merit of this club. Foulad should always be among the top and everyone should help to maintain the character of Foulad the hero.
* Ayub Vali left the team after 15 seasons in Foulad.
Before I came to Foulad, I used to talk to Ayoub and knew him. In my opinion, Ayub is a man of morals and technically one of the best defenders I played with. I know Ayoub did not respond positively to any offer considering that he was interested in his city and club. I wish him the best of luck, we will truly miss Ayub.
*We hear your final speech.
I thank you. I have been serving Foulad and Khuzestan for five seasons now. This club is really lovely and special. I hope that all the agents of the club and the fans and ourselves, the players, who play an important role in the team’s success, will continue to perform well. It is true that the role of the manager and the members of the club and the fans are important and everyone should be united for the team to get results, but it is the player who plays on the field. I hope to change our situation in the table; In any case, the people of this province are happy with steel, and in order to feel good and keep our heads high, we must redouble our efforts.