'Federation Cup final is massive for our club,' says cautious but focused coach Sanjoy Sen

MOHUN BAGAN COACH Sanjoy Sen isn't willing to accept the tag of 'favourites' before taking on Aizawl FC in the grand finale of the Federation Cup. 

Speaking to the official AIFF website, the I-League winning coach from last season said, 

"You need to look back at Aizawl FC’s performance against Bengaluru FC in the Hero Federation Cup. You also need to look back at their performance against us in the Hero I-League when they defeated us and halted our unbeaten run. Hence, it will be foolish to brand Mohun Bagan as the favourites. Anyone can beat anybody on a particular day. Aizawl FC will be a tough clash and if want to win, we have to deliver."

Sen pointed out Aizawl FC's increased efficiency when it came to finishing, something the team struggled with earlier in the season during I-League,

"They have the ability to score goals. They scored five goals in their two away fixtures. They also have the ability to come out good in crunch situations."

Sen, however, sought to remain positive and believed that his boys had the ability to deliver a success that he said was important for the club,

"Given that we have won the Federation Cup a maximum number of times the Final match is massive for us as a Club. We won the Hero I-League after 13 long years and we want to present the fans with the Hero Federation Cup Trophy. It will be a good way to end the season with a Trophy in our hands."

When asked about the possibility of the stands in Guwahati having Aizawl FC fans in the overwhelming majority, Sen said,

"It would not affect us. We are focused on the task at hand and that is to win the Hero Federation Cup."