The Nawabs face Jamshedpur in first of two, testing away trips in ISL
Jamshedpur: Thangboi Singto’s Hyderabad FC take on Jamshedpur FC as both teams return to Indian Super League action after the international break.
In what will be the first of two, back-to-back away games, The Nawabs face Jamshedpur at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Monday, October 21.
HFC registered their first point of the season just before the break against Chennaiyin FC.
The strike-pair of Jordan Murray and former HFC attacker Javi Siverio has paid fruit for the Red Miners so far this season.
Rei Tachikawa, Javi Hernandez, Imran Khan, Sourav Das, Seimilen Doungel and Mohammed Sanan have all played their role in making Jamshedpur a tough side to beat.
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“The result so far certainly show how good a start Jamshedpur FC have made to the new season,” said HFC Head Coach Thangboi Singto, speaking about the opponents on Monday.
“They are a strong side, have a coach that can push the players and will not be easy to face,” he added.
Hyderabad, are yet to find the back of the net this season. They will hope that the addition of Andrei Alba and the two-week break to prepare for the game will make them a stronger outfit.
Ramhlunchhunga and Abdul Rabeeh have been effective on the wing but have failed to convert the half-chances in front of the goal.
Attacker Devendra Murgaonkar could get his 50th ISL appearance in this game and will also hope to mark this milestone with his first goal in Yellow and Black.
But the midfield of Lenny Rodrigues and Cy Goddard along with the duo of Alex Saji and Muhammed Rafi have been exceptional in keeping the team solid in the middle and at the back.
Leander D’Cunha, who missed the last game through suspension, is back available for selection. He spoke to the media ahead of the game and said that he believes his side can get a result from this game.
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The young guns are back in action after the break 🆚️ Jamshedpur 👊
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— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) October 21, 2024
“We are a young side and every training sessions, we are improving and learning,” he said.
“We are growing stronger match by match and will put in our best against Jamshedpur,” D’Cunha added.
Parag Shrivas misses this game through suspension for Hyderabad while new signing Andrei Alba will be available for selection in Jamshedpur.
The game kicks-off at 7:30pm IST on Monday, October 21, and will be telecasted live on Sports 18 with free streaming on Jio Cinema.
