Miguel Portugal: It is Important to start with a win

Delhi head coach Miguel Portugal addressed the media at the pre-match press conference and spoke about starting their season with a win. ”It’s our first match, so it is important to start with a win,” he said. “For me, we’ve had a long pre-season; two months in Spain, in Qatar and now in India. This first match is the test of performance for my team.”

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While expanding on the Lions’ pre-season, Portugal added: “Spain was the first (point of) contact for all the players. I judged their personality and character there. They also got a chance to know about my philosophy and ideas. In Qatar, we improved our philosophy and in India, we stayed in the ground for competition. So, in two months, they improved a lot.”

Portugal also paid tribute to Pune and admitted that they have a strong side, which he respects a lot. “They are a good team. I wanted to sign Marcelinho and Marcos Tebar for my team, but it was not possible, because Pune paid more money,” he quipped. 

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“And that proves Pune’s potential. They have a good team, not just Marcelinho and Marcos Tebar. I respect their side a lot. It’s very difficult to win in Pune, but we’ll try to win and play well. For me the win is very important, but for the first match, the performance of my team is also important.”
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