Antonio Habas, before Mohun Bagan Super Giants’ (MBSG) ISL home match against NorthEast United FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, sounded cautious on the team saying, “I like NorthEast United. They have a good coach and they can play seamlessly with different systems. They exhibited almost flawless performance in their previous game and tomorrow also it will be a tough match for us.” 

The Spanish coach however expressed dissatisfaction over the hectic schedule for MBSG in the ongoing month. Habas added, “We went to Goa to play against FC Goa. Then only after three days we will have to play against NorthEast United. We should think about the footballers. They are also human beings. ISL should analyze their schedule.”

Incidentally, the team’s young defender Dipendu Biswas who drew attention of Habas as well as the football fraternity earned praise from the experienced coach. Habas commented, “We are very happy with him. He has a long way to go and now as a talented young footballer he is expected to develop more as he will be getting advice from his experienced teammate Hector Yuste.” 

When asked about the team’s crucial win against FC Goa, Habas stated, “The players showed great intensity and desire in the match that was important. We need to be disciplined and maintain the same desire to win all our matches. We want to win the ISL Shield.”