Jamshedpur FC

Here is the excerpts from the pre-match press conference -

On the result against Kerala Blasters FC…

First of all, I want to give respect to the opponent, who are a very good team. I thought we created chances, and that was the key. We picked the team with players that were available, which gave us the best chance of producing a result. It is frustrating and disappointing, but it was a good performance overall where we were not able to produce a positive result.

On the solution to the team’s recent results and scoring goals…

There are a variety of ways we can get closer to the goal, so either we have to play with aggressive players or with players like Ritwik Das, who came on and did well. We have to make sure that the key for us is to get the right players in the right zone, so a couple of signings in the upcoming transfer window can make us a stronger team for the next game.

On the plans for the remaining season…

It is going to be difficult to qualify for the playoffs. There is a big banner in the stadium that says never give up, and I will not give up, the team and our club will not give up, so we have to build a team around it.

On what it takes to be win games in this competitive league…

Confidence is a big thing, and you get it by working hard, there is no substitute for hard work, and that is what we need to do. It is good for a head coach to see his team fight until the end.