ISL 2019-20 | Our chances increase by 20 per cent with support of our fans, says Antonio Habas

ATK will face debutants Hyderabad FC in their first home game at the Mecca of Indian Football - Kolkata.  ATK need to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Kerala Blasters in the inaugural match in Kochi. Ahead of the match ATK's head coach Antonio Habas has said that he will have to earn the support of their fans rather than asking for it. He also said their chances of winning are increased by 20 per cent with the support of the fans. 

"We had many opportunities to score but it didn't happen. Some days we might have lesser opportunities but might score more goals. Unfortunately, we did not have good luck, but that is all in the past. Now I must only think about the coming match. The team obviously must improve. We played seven new players in the starting XI against Kerala and they will find the right balance soon," the Spanish coach said.

Habas was also accompanied by ATK defender Prabir Das who was ruled out entirely from the last season due to an ankle injury. He thanked the management and coach for the support during his rehabilitation.

"I would like to thank the ATK management. They sent me to rehabilitation in Bangalore and helped me get better. I would like to thank head coach Habas as well for keeping me updated when I was in rehab and he kept me motivated as well," the defender said.