Fri Oct 11 17:02:53 UTC 2024: ## Relegation Battle Looms as Estonia and Azerbaijan Clash in Nations League
**Tallinn, Estonia** – Two winless teams, Estonia and Azerbaijan, face off in a crucial UEFA Nations League encounter on Friday, with both sides desperate for points to avoid relegation from League C.
Estonia, fresh off a successful 2022-23 Nations League campaign where they topped their group and earned promotion, have struggled in their current group, suffering defeats to Slovakia and Sweden in their opening two matches. This leaves them languishing at the bottom of Group 1, six points adrift of the leaders.
Azerbaijan, who reached the playoffs in the last Nations League, are also searching for their first win of the season after losses to Sweden and Slovakia. The Azeri team, under new manager Fernando Santos, will look to capitalize on Estonia’s struggles to kick-start their own campaign.
Adding to Estonia’s woes, key midfielder Kevor Palumets is suspended after his red card against Sweden, and first-choice striker Rauno Sappinen is out due to illness. Azerbaijan will be relying on their attacking prowess, with Renat Dadashov and Toral Bayramov leading the charge.
Despite the odds being stacked against Estonia, the Blueshirts will be motivated to avenge their 2-0 defeat to Azerbaijan on home turf during the last Nations League. This match represents a chance for both teams to turn their fortunes around and avoid the prospect of a relegation battle.
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