In the aftermath, Jorge Costa talked about how he liked the referee, who unlike his peers, had allowed the game to flow and engineered a high-intensity encounter. However, that also meant that several were waiting to throw accusations at the Islanders, stating that were just a touch too robust. The Portuguese though, rubbished those claims a day before the reverse fixture against Antonio Habas’ men on the 4th of December. He remarked,
Additionally, Costa was willing to use that encounter in Kolkata as inspiration, although he stressed that the game on Saturday would certainly follow a different narrative to what transpired in November. He said,
He further added,
However, Costa was also mindful of the absences that would plague his side against the Kolkata-based outfit. He quipped,
Consequently, one was led to ask the Portuguese manager if he planned on getting a new signing on board in January. In reply, he said that the club would only do so if there was an opportunity to sign a footballer that would significantly enhance the side and help them immediately.
Having said that, Costa also emphatically commented about any prospective outgoings, especially with regards to the core of the team.
Thus, on the eve of the game, Mumbai’s manager highlighted the conviction that has come to define the Islanders’ fixtures over the past couple of seasons. And, while they know that ATK might be one of the toughest nuts they might have to crack in 2019-20 season of the ISL, they certainly aren’t in any mood to back down.
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