Ahead of the game, Rivera addressed the media for the first time since taking over. The 44-year-old said:
After a horrendous start to the season, SC East Bengal parted ways with Manolo Diaz. As Rivera steps in now to take the hot seat, he’ll face an incredible challenge to reform the ISL team mid-season. The Spaniard said:
He also spoke about the mood in the camp:
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“The team is much better than what the table is saying” - SC East Bengal boss Mario Rivera
Rivera previously managed East Bengal in the I-League in 2020 when Alejandro Menendez stepped down as head coach. In response to a query if his approach will be different compared to his previous stint, the former video analyst said:
FC Goa too have struggled in the league and are ninth in the ISL points table after 11 games. But, over the past three games they have been undefeated under new head coach Derrick Pereira.
Asked how SC East Bengal will approach the clash against the Gaurs, Rivera said:
Rivera also opened up about his assessment of the squad so far.
The head coach announced that new signing Marcelo Ribeiro dos Santos will not be available for this match as he is not yet ready to start.
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