Bengaluru FC are certain they will face a stern test against NorthEast United FC in their opening match of the Indian Super League at the ...
Bengaluru FC are certain they will face a stern test against NorthEast United FC in their opening match of the Indian Super League at the GMC Athletic Stadium in Goa on Saturday.
The Blues have had a rigorous pre-season and coach Marco Pezzaiuoli said his side is looking forward to face-off against last season’s semifinalists.
“NorthEast United are a good team with a strong group of players and a coach who motivates them from the sidelines. They reached the semifinal last year, and as much as we do not want to look back on past results, we must respect them as an opponent,” said Pezzaiuoli, speaking to the media on the eve of the game.
“They have a lot of players with quality, and we will have to do well against them.”
Bengaluru’s foreign players for the season include Brazilians Alan Costa, Bruno Ramires and Cleiton Silva, Iranian midfielder Iman Basafa, Congolese striker Prince Ibara and Gabonese center-back Yrondu Musavu-King.
“Our squad for this season is a good mix of experience and youth, and they have gelled very well over the last few months. They understand what we expect of them, and it’s great to see how they have improved tactically over the course of pre-season.
“Our young players are also developing well, and...
