For the most part of the Hero Indian Super League season, Hyderabad always maintained their place in the top four. But now, with three game...
For the most part of the Hero Indian Super League season, Hyderabad always maintained their place in the top four. But now, with three games to go, they find themselves fifth, level on points with fourth-placed FC Goa and two points below NorthEast United.
Hyderabad can’t afford more slip-ups. They have played out six draws in their last seven matches. And when the Nizams face Kerala Blasters at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Tuesday, they will know that any more dropped points will hugely dent their playoff ambitions.
On paper, they face one of the most vulnerable sides in the league, who are playing for pride. Kerala have shipped 29 goals, which is the second-worst tally. Their defense has been so fragile that Kibu Vicuna’s side has now dropped 18 points after scoring the first goal. But for Hyderbad coach Manuel Marquez, that doesn’t mean they are to be taken lightly.
“All the other teams, from Kerala who are second from the bottom, till the top positions, can climb positions in the table,” he said.
“We will play with Kerala with our style. We will not change that because (we need to win). We are nine games unbeaten but six of them are draws. We have to continue...
