Samir Khalilzade

Central Midfielder - AZAL
11 Sep 2026
Friday
Process

Events

14
  1. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  3. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
  4. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  5. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  6. Criticised over his pressing work

    Moderate
    Cause
    The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  7. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  8. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  9. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  10. Clashed with Qara Dadashov over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  11. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  12. An off-day in training

    Moderate
    Cause
    Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
  13. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  14. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.