Head coach of the Armenian national team Alexander Petrakov once again debated with a reporter when asked why Tigran Barsegyan was not substituted in the Euro 2024 qualification match against Turkey (1:2).
Alexander PetrakovWhy didn't you replace Tigran Barseghyan?
- Do you think he should not play? Is it your opinion that he should not play?
- No. Why didn`t you change him?
- I am the head coach. It is my decision.
- Explain your decision.
- Why do I have to explain that decision to you? I just said: I'm the head coach. I made that decision. That`s all. You don`t like Tigran Barseghyan? Do you think I should have changed him? I made that decision. If you can, please forgive me.
- No, it's not a question of forgiveness...
- No, I told you the same thing. I'm the head coach. I'm in charge of that. You can criticize me here. That's why I'm the head coach, right? You asked me why I didn't change it. I'm saying I'm the head coach and I made that decision. I didn't offend you, did I?
- No, no. That's an answer. I'll take it.
- I'm sorry. I made that decision. Right or wrong.
