Nirmal Chettri has been a solid presence in defence for NorthEast United FC in Hero Indian Super League 2016 and will be raring to put things right against FC Goa at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday after losing three games on the bounce. The Highlanders full-back has a passing accuracy of 78% and has completed four blocks, five successful tackles, seven interceptions as well as 11 clearances so far. Chettri has also made his presence felt in attack with one assist, one successful take-on and one key pass in his five appearances this year. The 26-year-old spoke to indiansuperleague.com in an exclusive chat ahead of the match. Here are the excerpts.You have had three straight losses, so how do you plan to change that?I think we want to go back to our winning ways to get the three points and this match is very crucial for us.How are injuries affecting your team?I think ups and down happen. There are defeats, there are injuries but the important thing is to get back. We were doing well but three consecutive losses have brought us down in the table. Hopefully, we will do better and move ahead in the table.Goa will be looking to get their first win at home, so what are your thoughts on their team?I think more than Goa we are looking at ourselves and hopefully we will do better and end the losing streak.Do you think NorthEast United FC are still one of the contenders for the semis?Of course, we are very positive about the results and we want to move up the table. We are very optimistic and looking forward to the home and away games.