ISL 2019-20 | ATK are a very dangerous team, admits Robert Jarni`
NorthEast United FC head coach Robert Jarni has admitted that ATK are a very dangerous team ahead of NorthEast United's match against them at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Saturday. The coach also provided updates on the injured Frederico Gallego and Kai Heerings who is back from suspension.
Unbeaten NorthEast United FC will host a strong ATK at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. Both teams are in fine form as ATK are unbeaten in their last five games while the Highlanders haven't lost any games in their campaign. However, both teams are coming after a draw. Moreover, the winning team will move onto the top spot of the points table.
Meanwhile, NorthEast United FC head coach Robert Jarni has admitted that ATK are a very dangerous team and has claimed that the Highlanders know what to do against them.
“ATK are a very dangerous team but we know what we need to do on the pitch against them. We go to every game with the intention of winning. Even against Jamshedpur in the last match, we didn’t play very well in the first-half, but defensively we were very good. In the second-half, we were very attacking, and the final result was 1-1 which is very good for us. When you play away from home, it’s difficult. Thankfully we have a good defence and we have many players who are willing to go one to one and make the difference,” Robert Jarni told reporters at the pre-match press conference, ISL website reported.
“The return of (Kai) Heerings is really good for us. He is a very good player in defence and his long passing helps the team. His return is very important for us."
NorthEast United are unbeaten this season and they held strong teams like Bengaluru and Goa and coach Jarni has confidence in his players. Moreover, Jarni termed ATK and Jamshedpur as the top teams in the league.
“I have a lot of confidence in my players. we have played against many strong teams like FC Goa and Bengaluru FC, and no one has managed to beat us. We have the potential and we will see what happens." Jarni said.
" I think both ATK and Jamshedpur are the top two teams in this league. They have balance in both defence and attack. ATK is a tough challenge for us. We are going to give our everything on the pitch to win the game because we need the points.”
The Croatian also gave an update on Federico Gallego’s injury and revealed, “Gallego has a little problem in the foot. He has been working in training. He is a very good player and I hope he is back soon. There is a possibility that he might join the squad in December, but let’s see.” The coach concluded.
Robert Jarni was accompanied by his vice captain Reagen Singh to the press conference, who shared his thoughts.
“Our team, like everyone else, is playing well, giving 100% on the pitch. For me, Jarni is one of the best coaches I have played under. Every coach has a different philosophy, but individually I have improved a lot this season,” he said.
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