Mandar Rao Desai: Hope Corominas wins the Golden Boot
FC Goa’s stunning form in the last few weeks has not only secured their safe passage to the playoffs, but also helped them dislodge Bengaluru FC at the top of the table.
FC Goa’s stunning form in the last few weeks has not only secured their safe passage to the playoffs, but also helped them dislodge Bengaluru FC at the top of the table. The two teams will now clash at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Thursday in a match which could possibly give an idea about who is better equipped to clinch the title.
Ahead of the fixture, indiansuperleague.com caught up for an exclusive interview with Gaurs midfielder, Mandar Rao Desai. Here are a few excerpts from the same.
How does it feel to see FC Goa at the top of the table?
All the teams are trying to be in the top-four. Being at the top of the table is a great achievement for our team. We have to continue this for the next two matches as the next match is very important. So, we will give our best. The team looks good and there is good momentum. So, we will try to win the next match.
Is the team going to go for a win against Bengaluru FC?
Yes, to be at the top of the table we have to beat them. So, we have to play the way we are playing. Just enjoy and do what we are doing.
Are you happy with FC Goa's style of play this season?
Yes, from the start we have been scoring a lot of goals and that is a good thing. Also, we have kept clean sheets. So, that is good for the team. We will try to play football the way we play and let's see the results.
How does it feel to play alongside Ferran Corominas?
He was outstanding last season also and this season too he has done well. So, I hope he wins the Golden Boot and I think he will do it. He really is a good player. Very good in the box and he is a proper striker. So, it helps our team to win matches.
Which Indian player from the FC Goa squad has done well this season?
There are many and all of them have done well. Brandon Fernandes, Lenny Rodrigues and Seriton Fernandes, all are doing well. Even Jackichand Singh. So, I think all of them are good. Even Mohammad Nawaz, he is a key player. He played really well in the matches at the start of the season. Yes, all the players are really good.
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