While the visitors have nothing to lose, a win for ATK will put them right back in the hunt for the championship. ATK’s coach Steve Coppell feels that they have suffered a lot during set-piece movements and the players need to be responsible in such situations.
During the pre-match press conference, the Englishman said,
Meanwhile, their start striker Kalu Uche has fled back to Barcelona after suffering an injury and is unlikely to play before January. His absence will be a big loss to the ATK squad.
The tactician also informed that they have requested ISL for a short time replacement and it has been allowed as well, but according to Steve it is very difficult to find a player for such a short period until Kalu Uche recovers early in 2019.
Although Marcelinho and Diego Carlos will miss the tie on Saturday owing to suspension, Steve feels that they still need to work hard for the three points. He said, “It’s difficult to answer that. Marcelinho and Diego are very dangerous players and aren’t available."
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