Yankauskas expects a tougher test against Azerbaijan
Lithuania head coach Edgaras Yankauskas has warned his players that Azerbaijan will prove a much stronger and more technical opponent than Liechtenstein in the UEFA Nations League.
Lithuanian national team head coach Edgaras Jankauskas spoke at a press conference ahead of the UEFA Nations League match against Azerbaijan. He stated that the Azerbaijani team is stronger and more technical than their previous opponent, Liechtenstein, and noted that Azerbaijan features international players appearing in the UEFA Champions League.
Jankauskas confirmed that Piyus Širvys will miss these fixtures due to injury and that further squad changes will depend on players' physical conditions and match practice. He also commented on fellow countryman Valdas Dambrauskas, who manages Sabah in the Azerbaijani championship, expressing happiness over his historic success and hoping to meet him during the trip.
Lithuania and Azerbaijan will also meet in a return match in Baku in a week, though Jankauskas emphasized that his priority remains solely the upcoming game.
Written by Caspian Eleven from Arena.az's report. The facts are theirs; the wording is ours.