ISL 2019-20 | ATK have one of best teams on paper, says Eelco Schattorie
Kerala Blasters coach Eelco Schattorie has stated that ATK have one of the best teams in the Indian Super League as far as the names are concerned. The Dutchman, however, sounded pleased with the squad he has this year, at his disposal, which has the correct ingredient of youth and experience.
Schattorie would be kick-starting his most anticipated season against ATK on Sunday and the manager has admitted that he is very well aware of the threat that ATK possess. In the likes of Roy Krishna, John Johnson, Michael Soosairaj, and more, the Kolkata giants would be packing a punch making the opening game extremely difficult for KBFC.
"I think ATK have a very good squad, especially up front. They have good Indian and foreign players who can score goals. In the end, football is about scoring goals. I’m sure they have one of the best teams in the league on paper. We must be ready," he analysed in the pre-match press conference, reported ISL websites.
KBFC would be hoping to have a better season with their fans this time after their protest painted a bad picture last season. And Schattorie has pinpointed the opening match as the most important one. "It’s the opening match so it’s a very important one. In football, the opening games are always difficult. We have a few players who have never played in front of huge crowds. It’s all about stabilising the team. I think we’re ready to face ATK and get the momentum going. Hopefully, it will be a good start to the season," he said.
Kerala have had a brilliant transfer season as well with the likes of Mario Arques, Bartholomew Ogbeche, and Sergio Cidoncha, all joining them. And the Dutchman was all praise for the team has had at his disposal.
"In terms of depth, I have a better team than I had last year. At the same time, we have a lot of young players. In football, you need to have the correct ingredients to make a good team and we have a great team. We have a young team and the whole team is almost new. Overall, my team is ready to face any challenge we get."
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