Mirjalal Kasimov said he tried to receive information on opponents. He noted that Bunyodkor played in Eastern zone last two seasons and teams have equal chance as the teams played in spring-autumn format. In Western zone, the teams play in autumn-spring format.

He said that both Al Fateh and Foolad are strong teams. He said the third opponent in the group will be determined after play-offs. But he added that it is good that Bunyodkor will not face Uzbek team in the Group stage.

Mirjalal Kasimov said that the team started preparations to the league and it will hold training camps in the UAE and Turkey. The training stage will be completed in Tashkent.

Bunyodkor coach said that there will be new players in the club in new season. The club is also planning to include several players from youth team. However, he added that Bunyodkor will play to win the tournament.