FC Pune City have consistently been in the top half of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 table, but have picked up just a point from their previous two fixtures, having lost to Chennaiyin FC in their last outing. The Stallions now face defending champions ATK and much hope will lie on the versatile Adil Khan, who has already bagged three goals this season. He spoke to indiansuperleague.com prior to the contest in an exclusive interview. Here are the excerpts.

What do you find unique in your club? Something that sets it apart from the others?

It is very professional, and we play united. So, this is a special thing in our club.

So halfway through the season, which has been your favourite moment so far?

My favourite moment would be when I scored my second goal this season against Bengaluru with a diving header.

If FC Pune City advances to the semis, which are the other three teams you expect to be there?

As per the league table right now, Chennaiyin FC, Bengaluru FC and FC Goa are really doing well in the league. So maybe they will qualify.

We have seen you as a very versatile player. You have played in different positions. Which according to you is your favourite position?

I do not have a favourite position as such. It depends on where the coach wants me to play. If the coach wants me to help the team with my versatility, I will be glad to play any position. I play wherever I feel good and adjust myself.

If you had a fantasy five-a-side team, who would be in your team?

Vishal (Kaith) will be in goal. I’ll take Rafael (Lopez) as a defender, Marcelinho, Diego (Carlos), myself, and if possible, I’ll take Sunil Chhetri because he is doing very well this season.

Lastly, what is your mindset for the game against ATK tomorrow?

We are looking for three points. Last two matches we dropped points. Against Kerala Blasters FC we drew. We could have won that match easily. Last match against Chennaiyin, we could have scored three or four goals in the first half itself. But we wasted our chances and when they got the chance, they converted it into a goal. So, we are looking for three points in the next match against ATK. We prepared well for that and we hope to play well against them.