Hyderabad FC's Shameel Chembakath highlights key areas of improvement ahead of Chennaiyin FC clash

The Nawabs are on a run of three consecutive defeats.

A thrilling clash awaits at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai as Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC lock horns in a crucial Indian Super League encounter as both the teams face each other for the second time this season.

Chennaiyin FC, currently ninth in the table, have managed to secure three wins in eleven matches. However, their recent form has been disappointing, with three consecutive losses. Hyderabad FC, on the other hand, sit at the second bottom of the table with just seven points from ten games.

The Yellow and Black have also endured a three-game losing streak and will be desperate to turn their fortunes around. Both teams will be eager to break their losing streaks and climb the league table.

Ahead of the crucial clash against Chennaiyin FC, Hyderabad FC assistant coach Shameel Chembakath acknowledged the team’s recent struggles. Despite the disappointing results, he believes that the team has the potential to bounce back and secure positive results in the upcoming matches.

“Well, we have had a tough run for our last three matches. When the results are disappointing, we are fully aware of the areas where we need to improve. And you all know that football is a game of ups and downs. And yeah, of course, the training is going well. The players are showing their unity. And of course, this will be a challenge. And the players know how important this match is after the three losses.

“Chennai is a great team under a great coach. Owen Coyle is a very experienced coach. But we would say, like you said, the last number of matches against them, we had a positive result. And our focus will be to control the game. And we are sure that we’ll be giving our best. And of course, we are prepared and we are taking this challenge in a positive way. And we will be bouncing back,” he stated.

In their previous clash with FC Goa, Hyderabad FC showed glimpses of brilliance on the field with 23 shots on target but remained goalless. The Nawabs lacked the finishing which proved costly as FC Goa won over them with a 2-0 scoreline. Coach Shameel also stated that the team has been working on their shortcomings.

“See, if you see the last match against FC Goa, we were dominating more on our defensive and midfield third. But of course, the final part, like how we progressed to the final third, that was not working there. Every match we are identifying the aspect of the game where we need to improve. So especially if you say the areas which we need to focus on the defensive organization”

“And the number of goals which we scored are also less. So we need to focus in a way more on the finishing part, the final moments, the final third and creativity. These are the things which we are working on these days. And of course, it’s a big season and the changes will be there for sure. And I think of course if we win the three points from the next match, that will motivate the players. Our main goal is to move upwards in the point table. So now it’s the time to refocus and again to give our best,” he concluded.

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