It Will Be Difficult Game, But We’ll Be Ready: Hyderabad FC’s Manolo Marquez

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Hyderabad FC head coach Manolo Marquez wants his team to bounce back and not let their momentum slip as they take on ATK Mohun Bagan in Matchweek 19 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Following a 3-1 defeat to Odisha FC at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, the reigning ISL champions, who are currently positioned second in the league standings, are yet to secure their second place in the table. However, a win against their opponents in the upcoming game would confirm their position in the table, which hands them direct entry into the semi-finals of the ISL.
Marquez believes finding the three points against ATK Mohun Bagan wouldn't come easy and needs his side to be fully focused in order to seal the second position.
Now, the mood in the camp is okay. We know that we played a bad game in Bhubaneswar, but the very next day Kerala Blasters FC lost to Bengaluru FC, which means we need two points – one win or two draws (to secure the second position). If we can win on Tuesday, it will be a great success to finish in the second position, Marquez stated in the official pre-match press conference.
Hyderabad FC ended up on the losing side in the reverse fixture in a 1-0 defeat against the Mariners. The Spaniard highlighted how the race for the playoffs is still open and felt that their opponents would come motivated to gain the three points.