Brdaric’s comments came ahead of the Marina Machans’ crucial ISL 2022-23 home encounter against ATK Mohun Bagan on Saturday, January 21. The two-time champions desperately need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Chennaiyin have put in some respectable displays this season but still sit outside the top six in the standings. Victory on Saturday could lift the club to within a point of sixth-placed FC Goa, who they are yet to face away from home.
Speaking ahead of the match, Brdaric indicated that he is focused on guiding the team to a good finish to the season as well as success in the long term. In response to a query from Sportskeeda, he said:
He added while answering a separate question:
Chennaiyin’s last game saw them draw 1-1 away to reigning champions Hyderabad FC. Brdaric’s men seemed to be on their way to a deserved win, but conceded a late penalty and dropped two valuable points.
Such errors and defensive issues continue to plague a team that has recorded just one clean sheet all season (away to East Bengal FC on November 4).
Brdaric believes his players need to start learning from their mistakes and said:
Playing well alone won’t get us three points: Chennaiyin FC captain Anirudh Thapa
Thomas Brdaric was joined by Chennaiyin FC skipper Anirudh Thapa for the club’s pre-match press conference ahead of their clash against ATK Mohun Bagan. Thapa also voiced his disappointment with the team’s results despite receiving plaudits for their performance and said:
The midfielder, who is yet to score in the ISL this season, added that he is looking to do more to help the team in the matches that remain. Thapa also stated that the Marina Machans are entirely focused on Saturday’s match:
Sportskeeda also questioned Brdaric about Chennaiyin potentially adding more players to their squad in the ongoing transfer window.
The club notably signed teenage centre-back Bikash Yumnam earlier this week, while also releasing a few players this month. Chennaiyin began the season with 35 registered players, the maximum permissible by the ISL. They also had three more unregistered players due to their respective injuries.
Brdaric indicated that the Marina Machans are working towards potential signings and said:
Chennaiyin FC beat ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the reverse fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium back in October 2022 courtesy of goals from Kwame Karikari and Rahim Ali.
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