FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando interacted with the media ahead of the first leg of the first semi-final with Mumbai City FC. The Spaniard talked about the injury problems in the squad, title aspirations, Dheeraj Singh's development and his duel with Sergio Lobera.
Here are the edited excerpts:
FC Goa have several injury issues in the squad. Juan Ferrando spoke in detail about the problems he is facing as the coach and their implications in the previous game.
The absence of Brandon Fernandes, Alberto Noguera and Ivan Gonzalez for FC Goa does not faze Juan Ferrando. He asserts that there are plenty of players available for selection at his disposal at FC Goa.
FC Goa has not won the ISL title, ever since the inaugural season of the ISL in 2014. Ferrando showed confidence and composure when talking about the knockout stages.
Speaking on the tactical duel with Sergio Lobera, Ferrando said:
FC Goa have a lot of young talent in the squad. The likes of Saviour Gama, Princeton Rebello and Dheeraj Singh have emerged as key players in the squad.
FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC kicks-off at 07.30 PM IST on Friday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com