Minerva Punjab FC look to continue unbeaten run

by Chittu Shetty February 25, 2017

As Mumbai FC take on Minerva in the Sunday’s fixture, both team looks confident of getting the win on the back of recent improved performances. Unbeaten in five games one of the newest I-league club Minerva seems to be on the roll. 

As visiting coach agreed about it too “In the beginning it was difficult but we have improved the team is gelling well and boys have performed so the results are good.” When asked about the results being expected or beyond it, Coach opined that his team could still do well and will only improve, while also adding that his team is very fit and without any injury concerns.

The Gaffer looked prepared about his opponents, Mumbai FC, who have improved from six consecutive losses to two draws against two top teams Mohan Bagan and Bengaluru FC, ”Definitely, they are a good team, drawing against MB and BFC, they have also managed to win their first two home games so it will be tough but we are prepared.”

When asked about his foreign recruits performances, the coach looked satisfied about it, ”The Centre back have definitely strengthened our defence and others have done well too, Ivan hasn’t got goals but he has still done well, winning balls and helping the team.”

Mumbai were shocked in the reversed fixture and will be raring to turn things around this time. When asked about the preparation, the coach replied, “Excellent I believe, we were in a bad phase and we couldn’t win last time around, we couldn’t play to our abilities in the away game and also away matches are always challenging. But since then we have improved coming after 6 losses to two draws against Mohan Bagan and Bengaluru FC.”

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He continued, “We could have won against Mohan Bagan in the first half itself. So we are very confident of tomorrow’s game and look for a win”

When asked about player’s availability based on the recent news of three players being released and selection for the match, the coach replied, “I have not yet decided, I will see it today and decide but everybody is available.”

Last game man of the Match player Densill seemed well adjusted to the I-league, “It was difficult at the start since I have come from a far away but now I am very confident, know my teammates well and their game, which helps me to gel and continue playing like the last two games.” The Brazilian seemed confident of improving the teams standing,” we are looking to finish in the top 3 which is not beyond us, a couple of wins and other result backing us and we are back in.”

When nudged again about reports of players being released, Coach Kashyap immediately retorted, “Not true” clearing all doubts.