ISL 2018 | Bengaluru FC hoping to take secure top spot in first ever ISL match in Odisha
Albert Roca has asserted that his Bengaluru FC side will not take their foot off the pedal and will be on top of their game against Jamshedpur tomorrow. Roca issued a rallying cry ahead of the match calling the match at the Kalinga Stadium, in Odisha, as a possible dress rehearsal of the semifinal.
With two games to play for, Steve Coppel’s side
The one-off fixture in Odisha also makes it the first time the state will host an ISL fixture and Roca believes his side will be keen to extend the impressive record away from home that Bengaluru have enjoyed. “We’ve been strong away from home and that has been
A late Trindade Goncalves penalty saw Jamshedpur beat Bengaluru at the Kanteerava and Roca said that striking a right balance would be paramount to Bengaluru’s efforts against Coppell’s side tomorrow.
“I’ve always stressed
In the fray for the first time is Spanish striker Daniel Segovia, who joined the side earlier this week, having replaced the injured Braulio Nobrega and has made the trip to Odisha. Roca stressed that it was important to have attacking options, with the Blues announcing the departure of winger Edu Garcia to Chinese League One side Zhejiang Lucheng on Friday.
"Segovia joined the team last week and he's done well to adapt to a system which he is familiar with. The injury to Braulio was unfortunate but he (Segovia) adds a new dimension to our attack. He's tall, quick and intelligent and someone who strengthens the squad once again ahead of an important part of this campaign," the Blues’ boss said.
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