Chennaiyin FC take on Mumbai City FC to kick-start the last week of the league stage in the 2015 Hero Indian Super League. It promises to be a pulsating week of action as four teams vie for the last remaining semi-final spot. Chennai will be favourites for the fixture at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai as they are currently in a rich vein of form that has seen them secure back-to-back wins while scoring eight goals in the process. Mumbai, on the other hand, have managed just two points out of their last 18 and will be desperate for a win against the southern-outfit. Chennaiyin FC’s Mehrajuddin Wadoo, who has made the right-back slot his own over the last few games, spoke to indiansuperleague.com before the game on Monday and assessed his side’s chances of semi-final qualification. Here are the excerpts from the interview.

You played as a central midfielder last season and now you are playing as a right-back. How has been this transition for you?

I think, I have played in different positions throughout my career. I started as a striker, then I played as a centre-back, then I played as a mid-fielder in the Indian team. Last year in the ISL also I stared as a mid-fielder then I was shifted to right-back in the last few games. From there, I started playing in the right-back position and still I am playing as a right-back. For me every position is important, different coaches give me different roles. Right now, I am enjoying playing as a right-back. I am ready, if tomorrow I get a chance to play as a central mid-fielder.

You are one of the set players of the starting XI who has played all 900 minutes in the last 10 games. Do you think that brings an added responsibility for you?

I think, when you or any player is playing for Chennaiyin FC, he has that responsibility. When I signed with Chennaiyin FC, I wanted to make Chennaiyin FC the champion. I want to contribute my 100% for Chennaiyin FC. Yes, after playing 10 games, I feel more responsible now. Because next two games are very important. I hope to play both the games and give my 100%.

How you rate your own performance this season so far?

I think, I still have to work hard because there is lot of room for improvement in me. I have given my 100% in every game. There have also been ups and downs, I will do hard work to improve my game.

Considering the poor form of Mumbai City FC, how do you rate them as an opponent?

Mumbai City FC is a good team, they have got good players. Yes, they have not won a game in last six games. But anything can happen. It can be anyone's day tomorrow. We have to play the way we played the last two games, try to score as early as possible and hopefully we will get these three points.

Four teams are fighting for the last semi-final berth, how confident are you about your chances?

This is the position, where anything can happen. This next game is very important for us, I don't know about others but for us this game is as good as a final. We will play it as a final. Tomorrow's game is very crucial for us. We will win tomorrow and see where we will be on the table.