Need to be highly focused against FC Goa: Mumbai City FC's Petr Kratky
Petr Kratky shared his thoughts ahead of their next home match against FC Goa.
The Islanders, led by their new head coach Petr Kratky, have been notably successful in building on the foundation left by their former head coach Des Buckingham.
Kratky has effectively instilled his strategies, leading the team to adapt and witness positive changes. The Islanders currently stand second in the points table, just a point behind the league leader, Odisha FC, with 31 points from 15 games. Kratky's squad has secured three consecutive wins leading up to their encounter against the Gaurs.
The same cannot be said for their opponents, FC Goa, who have faced challenges since the recent international break. Despite restructuring their back line due to the absence of key centre-back Sandesh Jhingan, head coach Manolo Marquez and the Gaurs find themselves on a three-game losing streak, dropping to the fifth position on the table with 28 points from 15 games. They have managed only one win in their last five outings.
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Midfielder Iker Guarrotxena accompanied his head coach to the press conference ahead of their game against the Gaurs. The 31-year-old midfielder, who recently joined the Islanders during the winter transfer window, is familiar with the league and conditions, having played in the ISL previously with FC Goa during the 2022-23 season.
The Spaniard, already boasting a goal and two assists in only his fourth appearance for the team, shared his perspective on integrating with the squad and staff. He also expressed his thoughts on achieving their first hat-trick of wins, following the recent victory over Chennaiyin FC.
"Since the first day, everything was okay. Now the thing is not just that I am playing, I am running and doing whatever I gotta do to the other team. Still, I have many things (that) I like to improve, that's the key, repeat. Repeat what we have been doing well and improve the things that we have to improve," stated Guarrotxena.