Pressure more on ATK Mohun Bagan : SC East Bengal head coach Mario Rivera opens up before the prestigious ‘Derby’

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Xtra Time Web Desk : The Indian Super League is about to witness yet another historic ‘Kolkata Derby’ on Saturday as an out of form SC East Bengal gears up to face the favourites ATK Mohun Bagan in what is going to be a David vs Goliath clash.

And before the match, the Red and Gold head coach Mario Rivera spoke in a press conference about the team’s preparation for the much awaited derby.

Stating about the work being done and areas the team has improved, the Torchbearers gaffer said, “We are defending well, we are working on improving our transitional play, and our goal is to get three points from the match,”

Opening up about the pressure factor, Rivera explained why he thinks that the pressure would be more on their opponents.

“ATKMB are fighting for a top-4 spot so I think the pressure will be on them too but in derbies like this, both the teams feel the heat as the matches are always 50-50,” added the Spanish coach.

Also, stating about the Derby being played in the empty stadium, Mario said, “We will miss our supporters the most in this derby.”

Now, with the electric atmosphere building up around the Derby, it is to be seen who emerges as the winner in the prestigious encounter.