Josep Gombau and Pedro Martin briefed the media in Goa at the Fatorda stadium earlier today.

Here are some excerpts from the pre-match press conference:

Josep Gombau

How are the preparations coming along for your game against FC Goa?
"We are happy to be here. I think tomorrow will be a very nice game. We have prepared for the game with time on our hands. The players have trained really well and we are ready to play."

You come to Goa on the back of another home win against NEUFC. What is the atmosphere like in the dressing room?
"As I always say we concentrate on one game at a time. We face a strong opposition tomorrow in FC Goa. Both teams are known to play a similar style of football. The team is working very hard towards getting a good result in Goa tomorrow. We are excited to play against them."

What do you think of FC Goa's squad?
"I think they are a very good team and have a very good coach. The coach is experienced and knows the league very well as he has played here before. They have a very balanced squad with a good mixture of local players and experienced foreigners. We have a lot of respect for them but we have come here to win."

Pedro Martin

How has your experience been so far playing in the Indian Super League?
"It has been a very good experience for me so far in the Hero ISL. I am enjoying my time here. Before coming to India I had a lot of questions in my head about whether I'll be able to adapt to the football in India but to my surprise, I have settled in pretty well."

Your thoughts on the game against FC Goa tomorrow...
"I want to win. The boys have been training really hard and we are ready to put in the work tomorrow. The coach has a plan and we will stick to it. Hopefully, we can go back to Odisha with all three points."

Watch the full press conference on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ZUlApdo8KTM

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