Bashundhara Kings’ Spanish head coach Oscar Bruzon said his side is very much confident and determined to start the AFC Cup with a win against TC Sports of Maldives, despite missing the service of some key players due to injury.
He was speaking at a pre match press conference held on Tuesday at conference room of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Bhaban.
Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings take on TC Sports Club of Maldives in their home match of the AFC Cup scheduled to be held today at Bangabandhu National Stadium at 3.30 pm. It will also be the first appearance for Bashundhara in the AFC Cup campaign.
“We are very much confident and determined to win the match as the match is very important for us …. it’s a home match and we want to start with win against TC Club, said the Bruzon at a pre-match press conference.
He said though they would miss the service of some key players in the team but they have good attacking side, especially their Argentine recruit Barcos Hernan who can make the thing difference in the game.
The Spanish coach categorically admitted that they have some problem in counterattack and set piece which they should solve.
Replying to a question Bruzon said they are not the best in the ongoing league but this is AFC Cup and they have good preparation for the tournament.
Team’s key player Topu Bormon said they have been taking preparation for the AFC Cup for a long time and they would give their best effort to win the match taking the home ground advantage.
He said the coach taught them how to apply techniques and tactics which they determined to implement in the ground.
Responding to a question, Topu said the recent defeat against Mohammedan in the ongoing league would not hamper their performance in the AFC Cup as they have remained well prepared and upbeat to prove it in the ground.
