Javad Nkunnam, Tractor's head coach, said in a TV interview in response to a question about Tractor's priority between winning the Premier League and success in the Asian Super League: "My focus is on the two cups. "I have a heavy responsibility in this group."
He also said that the owner of the tractor did not set conditions for the championship: "When I spoke with Mr. Zanozzi, I said that I would do my best to protect the trust placed in me in the best possible way. "Despite the injuries and the lack of players, we have good conditions."
Tractor's head coach said about the team's conditions in the Asian Premier League: "I hope 100% to advance in the Premier League." In all the games we went out on the field with all the strength and ability of our team and we will continue this process. Of course, sometimes we faced a lack of players."
Nkunam also confirmed that Alireza Birnwand was removed from the team's training at his request after the interview with the club's managers: "I never like anything to hurt my team. "My most important red line and my most important task is to keep the team and its cohesion."