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Manolo Marquez: It is a pleasure to train Halicharan Narzary

Published at :January 23, 2021 at 8:37 PM
Modified at :December 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM
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The Spaniard also praised Halicharan Narzary for his current form.

Hyderabad FC take on Jamshedpur FC in their 13th match of the Indian Super League season at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Nizams are on a four-match unbeaten run and will be looking to extend it further. Ahead of the vital game, head coach Manolo Marquez interacted with the media speaking about his side's preparations for the game.

Takeaways from draw with Odisha FC

Hyderabad FC drew their last game against bottom-placed Odisha FC. Although many would term this as two points lost, Manolo Marquez believes the game was evenly poised and he is happy to walk away with a point against the Juggernauts. “The game was of two halves, we could have easily won 3-0 in the first half and lost 0-3 in the second. For me, it (1-1) was a fair score,” said the Spaniard.

Facing Jamshedpur FC

After drawing two consecutive games, Hyderabad FC will look to get back to winning ways against Jamshedpur FC, but the job will be more difficult, accepts Manolo Marquez. “Another very difficult match against a team who, after three consecutive defeats, will look to win the game. They are a very strong team with a coach with very good experience. Last season, he went to the final with Chennaiyin,” he said. “I think it will be a very difficult game for both teams,” he added.

Hyderabad FC will be the favourites to win the game tomorrow at the Tilak Maidan against JFC, but it is not a thing to worry for the Nizams' head coach. “We don't feel any pressure. This is just another game and we planned this game like others,” he said. He further added that the main pressure on him is how to keep the players fit and to prevent them from getting exhausted. “We have all players recovered for the game. All teams are very tired and I think every game will be difficult, but this cannot be an excuse,” commented the Spaniard.

Valskis' threat

Jamshedpur’s main striker Nerijus Valskis has been off colours in the last few days and it reflects on Jamshedpur FC’s recent run of games as well. But this doesn't make Manolo Marquez a bit less stressed ahead of the game. The Spaniard believes, on his day, Valskis has the ability to score three goals against his men and being temporarily out of form is natural for a striker. “For me, Valskis is one of the strikers who can score in different ways – he can score with his head, with his left foot and right foot, he is very fast and a good shooter in freekicks. We hope he doesn't score tomorrow, but he (Valskis) is a great centre forward,” he said while praising the Lithuanian. 

Failure in conversion of chances

Hyderabad FC’s biggest let off this season has been finishing. Although they have created a lot of chances, Hyderabad have failed to convert their chances recently which has cost them vital points. Addressing the issue, Manolo Marquez said, “I think we could decide the game, but you know that the goalkeeper of the opposition and the goalposts play against us too. Amrinder saved Joel’s (Chianese) shot against Mumbai and against Odisha, Halicharan (Narzary) hit the post. I think we are playing good football except for the second half of the other day and we are creating chances which is most important.”

Continuing with Narzary, Marquez feels that he is one of the most improved players this season. “He is a player with a lot of quality and he is at the best age to be a player. The age of 26-28 is the best time for a player, because you have both body shape and experience. For me, it is a pleasure to train Hali,” he added.

Team News

Manolo Marquez confirmed that Nikhil Poojary and Joel Chianese will be out of the game due to injuries, whereas Souvik Chakrabarti will continue to miss game time due to his personal problems. Meanwhile, Adil Khan has already left the team for FC Goa.

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