NEROCA FC will not repeat the same mistake: Manuel Fraile
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 30 2018: Having tasted the opening game loss, NEROCA FC will be looking for a return as they face Gokulam Kerala FC at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium tomorrow in their second tie of I League season 2018.Considering the first loss seriously, head coach of the home favourite which finished runners up last season, Manuel Fraile said, "Our priority is not to repeat the mistakes from the last match against East Bengal".

This was mentioned in a pre-match press conference held at Shiroy Hall, Hotel Imphal.

Acknowledging that Gokulam Kerala FC have strong formation, the coach continued that the team should enjoy home ground support and earn full points to make up points lost in the first tie.

The coach also hinted that the team will see certain chances in the formation and the line up.

Taking note of the earlier defending lapses, the coach said that Varney Kallon has been added to reinforce defence line up and Felix Odili Chidi will add more teeth to the NEROCA attack.

The Kerala side which conceded both home and away matches to NEROCA FC in the last season are also looking forward for a first win.

Gokulam coach Bino George on the occasion stated that NEROCA FC are playing very well and maintained that the Kerala side have also improved very much at the same time.

Mentioning the name of key players like Arjun Jayaraj in midfield and Abhishek Das as wingback, Bino George also noted that Gokulam Kerala FC will prove tough to the local team.

He also said that team will feature N Pritam from Manipur in tomorrow's tie.

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