FC Goa take on Delhi Dynamos as they struggle to return to winning ways

Panjim, Goa, 20th February 2018: FC Goa come into the contest against Delhi Dynamos FC on the back of four games without a win. The Gaurs have also failed to score in the last couple of matches and this has seen them fall behind the pack in the race for a top-four place. Having romped to a 5-1 victory over the Dynamos in the capital city, the Gaurs climbed to the summit of the Hero Indian Super League in December. However, a poor run of form has seen them drop into the sixth position on the table with 20 points in 14 matches. The Gaurs are desperate to turn their form around and make a late push for a spot in the playoffs in their last four games of the season. 

Head coach Sergio Lobera continued to be positive ahead of the must-win match for the side and said, “Tomorrow’s match is the first of 4 finals and we have to get all three points. This has to be our motivation. Knowing that if we get the 3 points tomorrow, our future is still in our control and once again I repeat, more than pressure, we need to look at this with excitement because i think we can achieve something big this year.” The loss of Manuel Lanzarote will be a blow for the Gaurs but Sergio reiterated that the team has quality players capable of replacing him. “Unfortunately when a team loses a player due to suspension, there isn't much one can do. We have a squad of players capable of coming in and replacing someone in this situation. With regard to set-pieces, he is our designated set-piece specialist and the only reason you haven't seen anyone else is that he's started every game. Tomorrow I believe there will be an opportunity for everyone to see that we have several other players who are very capable of taking over set-piece duties,” he explained.