Xtra Time Web Desk: ATK Mohun Bagan Head Coach Antonio Habas is cautious ahead of his side’s first game in AFC Cup against old foes Bengaluru FC. And the Spanish coach has reasons to be cautious about as the Blues had made a number of changes to their side this season.
“Bengaluru has signed a number of new foreign footballers. The coaching staff has also changed. As a result, there has been a difference regarding the strength. The match will be very tough. The biggest thing is that we know each other and have played a lot of matches. If we want to win, we have to fight till the last minute.”
He added, ‘‘the results of the past matches will remain history. In reality, every match is a new challenge. It is a new environment, a new field. We have to adapt quickly. The fate of the match will depend a lot on all this. Most of all, it’s an international tournament. Everyone will desperately try to establish themselves. ”
After reaching in Male, Maldives on Saturday, David Williams, Amarinder Singh, Pritam Kotal, Shubhasish Bose and others practiced on Sunday evening. They practiced in the field of artificial grass in accordance with international rules.
The Mariners are enjoying the exotic location of Maldives. The place is buzzing with tourists after the relaxation of international travel. Roy Krishna and others are staying at a hotel on an island in the town of Male. It takes twenty minutes from the hotel to reach the practice ground.