East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon downplayed any early title talk and insisted his side will stay grounded despite a winning start.
“We are not thinking about the trophy right now,” Bruzon said. “Winning a title is never easy. Expectations from fans are natural, but our focus is simple one match at a time. For now, our target is up to the FIFA break.”
Ahead of the game against Sporting Club Delhi, the coach also spoke about team structure and tactical preparation. He further explained expectations from supporters are natural, but the team is currently setting short-term targets until the FIFA break.
“Delhi are not an unknown team. They play possession football, pass a lot, and try to control the midfield. We have studied their recent matches and are preparing accordingly,” he added, referring to the side that has emerged in a new form from Hyderabad FC.
On the defensive setup, Bruzon explained his decision to use Jeakson Singh alongside Anwar Ali in the absence of Kevin Sibile. “Jeakson is a very versatile player. He has played in multiple positions under different coaches. I am using that quality. I speak with him regularly and adjust things accordingly. He had a very good match,” he stated.
Providing an injury update, Bruzon sounded cautiously optimistic. “Mohammed Rakip will be in the 18-man squad. Mahesh should be fit within the next 15 days. Kevin is expected to arrive from Spain next week. Our new foreign player Anton is training well and has no fitness issues,” he said.
Providing an injury update, Bruzon sounded cautiously optimistic. “Mohammed Rakip will be in the 18-man squad. Mahesh should be fit within the next 15 days. Kevin is expected to arrive from Spain next week. Our new foreign player Anton is training well and has no fitness issues,” he said.
Despite the opening win, the coach admitted there are areas to improve, especially fitness. “In the last match, several players struggled after 60–70 minutes. There were muscle tightness issues. We have discussed this in the dressing room. The final starting XI will be decided on matchday,” he noted.
Echoing the coach’s mindset, Jeakson said, “The league is short and very competitive. We have started with a win, but we must stay focused. We will give our best in every match to achieve our goals.”
