Vasco da Gama, Goa, Nov 24 : .Odisha FC will be heavily relying on the tips of their new coach, Kiko Ramirez when they take on Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC in an Indian Super League match here on Wednesday. Spaniard Ramirez has coaching experience with Wisla Krakow, the Polish top flight.He would like to see Odisha FC get off to a good start against the 2018/19 ISL champions at Tilak Maidan Stadium.
After their win against NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in the ISL 2021/22 season opener, Bengaluru FC is on a high.They would have the ability to defeat any Indian team if they had Marco Pezzaiuoli as their manager, a German technical director at Eintracht Frankfurt.
NEUFC was defeated 4-2 by Bengaluru FC in a fantastic start to the season.A win against Odisha FC would only increase their momentum going forward.
In the pre-season, Bengaluru FC played five matches, winning two, losing two and drawing one.Some of the youngsters were also involved with the Durand Cup.
Odisha FC, on the other hand, will need to exert a lot of effort, having finished in 11th position last season, scoring 12 points in 20 matches.The club lost 12 and won only two games.
They would like to finish at least in the middle of the table this season.
The club won three of the five pre-season practice matches, drew one, and lost one.
The injury to Leon Augistine, a young winger for Bengaluru FC, is a concern.Pezzaiuoli appeared concerned during the pre-match press conference, when he said that he still needs to wait for the MRI results.
As it stands, he will likely not be available for the match against Odisha FC.
Odisha FC has signed several players that look good on paper, but it remains to see how they perform on the field.The club signed Victor Mongil, and Hector Rodas to improve their defensive position.Mongil joined from the top-tier Georgian team FC Dinamo Tbilisi.
Rodas has played in La Liga with Levante UD.
Odisha FC has no injury concerns, which is a great thing.Ramirez would have to choose the starting eleven.Last season, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, who scored two goals and assisted five times in 20 games, was the star of their team.
He is one of the Indian players you should be watching this season.
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