Kolkata, December 25, : , In an exciting battle of title rivals, Gokulam Kerala takes on Churchill Brothers at Sunday’s opening of the 2021-22 I-League.To clinch the first-ever I-League title, the Malabarians beat out the Red Machines narrowly on the head-to-head tie-breaker.
Italian coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese has led Gokulam Kerala to Kolkata, where they will defend their title.Although the trio from Ghana, Philip Adjah and Denny Antwi have left, the Malabarians quickly signed replacements, forward Rahim Osumanu and defender Aminou Bouba.
Annese believes it is normal for players to leave after winning the league.However, it is important to keep the team balanced.
We have many youngsters making their I-League debuts.It is also great that players continue from the last season, such as Alex Saji, who now plays in the national camp.
“Churchill were our biggest rivals last season, but I don’t pay too much attention to our competitors.They are only studied tactically to me.We can defeat them all if we focus on our team.Annese said that she wanted to scare our competitors during Sunday’s match.
According to the Italian, he does not take pressure from anyone outside.All the pressure to be champions is mine.”I pressure myself to win again the title.”
The Goan team has a strong squad, with Petre Gigiu as their head coach.The Romanian coach was responsible for Churchill’s fourth-place finish in 2018-19.
It will be an exciting game for Indian football, Coach Gigiu says.
It will be tough against the champion team.Tomorrow is not a special day.”We are optimistic and playing for 3 points.”
Gigiu is confident that his team will face a tough challenge against Gokulam’s experienced players, despite having a lot of youngsters in their ranks.“Honestly, I am a little scared for them because they haven’t played many games at this level.However, I believe in them and their abilities.
Bryce Miranda, one of the Red Machine’s best players in last season’s campaign, was also a recent debutant for the India U23s.Bryce Miranda is an outstanding player who can get on the ground.
Gigiu stated that we have high expectations for him.
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