Bengaluru, February 21 – Bengaluru FC will return to the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday at 5 PM, aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the Indian Super League (ISL) season against NorthEast United FC.
The Blues enter the match with strong momentum after a decisive 2-0 victory over SC Delhi, where a clean sheet and goals from Sivasakthi Narayanan and Sunil Chhetri provided BFC with an ideal start.
On the other hand, the Highlanders arrive in Bengaluru aiming to forget a tough loss to East Bengal and end a long-standing losing streak; they haven't won an away game against the Blues since 2018.
In a tight 13-game sprint season, every point counts, and every moment becomes crucial. Despite NorthEast's recent defeat, Singh remains cautious of a potential response from a team that forced a 2-2 draw in their last visit to the fortress.
Addressing the tactical demands of the fixture, Singh noted, "Every team wants to control the ball, but how we attack and defend together is what matters. I expect this from the players; we need to give our best performance tomorrow, and I'm confident that our chances will come. The defensive stability provided by the partnership of Rahul Bheke and Chinglensana Singh will be crucial in neutralizing a NorthEast attack that will likely "come at them with full force."
Highlighting the collective effort needed in this high-pressure environment, defender Chinglensana Singh added, "Given how the season has been, as a club and as individuals, we will approach every game with a winning mentality; hopefully, it will be good."
Bengaluru FC, with no injury concerns and a squad competing for starting positions, appear well-equipped to defend their home ground in what is expected to be a high-intensity match.
