Midfielder Lenny Rodrigues speaks to media ahead of HFCNEU

Hyderabad FC are all set to take on the Highlanders here at the Gachibowli Stadium on Monday.

With three crucial points up for grabs, this game promises aplenty as the Indian Super League enters into the festive period.

Coach Shameel Chembakath, the new, Interim Coach of the Nawabs, joined by Lenny Rodrigues, addressed the media in the pre-match press conference here at the Stadium on Sunday.

The midfielder spoke about the upcoming clash and more. Here is his interaction, in full…

On the preparations for #HFCNEU…

We are all working really hard and everybody is giving their best in every training session. We are confident in ourselves and want to give our best in every game. It is important that we go into the game with a strong mentality and hopefully together, we can get a positive result tomorrow.

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On Monday’s opponents…

NorthEast United are a strong team for sure. They have very good attackers and a good set of coaches as well. They are a strong team and we are still building as a group. So the pressure is really on them going into this game. We know it will not be easy for us and but we hope to make it tough for them and get a positive result.

On playing the role of a senior in the camp…

I think we all know that we need to respond well. Personally, I am always behind them, ready to help. I keep reminding them, that whatever may be happening off the pitch but when you come for the training, we have to give you 100%. That is the only right way forward.

In recent training sessions, everyone looks sharp, is on their toes and are giving in their best. We need to now take it into the game on Monday as well.