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ATK-Mohun Bagan assistant coach Sanjoy Sen wary of training facilities in ISL

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Updated: August 13th, 2020, 16:43 IST
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Kolkata: ATK-Mohun Bagan FC assistant coach, Sanjoy Sen expressed concerns Thursday around training facilities in the next Indian Super League (ISL). The Indian Super League (ISL) will be played behind closed doors in Goa owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament will be played from November to March in a bio-secure environment in view of the pandemic. Organisers of the ISL, the Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), are in Goa currently for a recce of the grounds ahead of an official announcement.

‘Will have to compromise’

“Everyone knows that ISL will be held in one venue this season and it will be challenging for the coaching staff,” Sen said. He was speaking during a virtual session on ‘Sports and COVID’ organised by JIS Group. Sen said the three-time defending champions are used to training at the Salt Lake Stadium. However, this time they will have adjust and make some compromises this season.

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“As of now we have had our own infrastructure at Salt Lake Stadium and used that to our advantage. We would train under floodlights from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Will we get those facilities in Goa?” Sen asked.

Climate, a concern

“Moreover, the climate is hot in Goa. It remains to be seen how we get accustomed to the conditions. Hotels and food may not be an issue but practice, ground facilities are our main concerns,” Sen pointed out.

The idea behind hosting the tournament in one state is to minimize travel and play matches in quick successions.

It has been decided that the 10 teams will stay put in a bio-secure environment where strict health and safety measures will be followed.

Mental challenge for players

Sen said it would be mentally challenging for the players to remain in one place.

“It will be a mental challenge. You have to stay in the bubble, in our rooms. Team meetings won’t be allowed, there are several things like these issues that seem challenging. So this year, it’s going to be a big, big challenge for us. We have to accept the challenge and go forward in a positive way,” Sen stated.

Crowd effect

The former Mohun Bagan head coach, had guided the team to the I-League and Federation Cup titles between 2014-16. He said they would miss the crowd as they play a big role in a sport like football.

“I remember the reverberations from the tunnel as we walk on to the field. This is especially during a Mohun Bagan-East Bengal derby match. It works as a great motivation.  We played the last ISL final closed door (in March this year). The coach will play a key role in motivating the players,” Sen, who joined ATK as head of youth development in 2018, said.

Other speakers

The session also featured hockey legend Gurubux Singh and former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta. The former cricketer-turned-commentator Dasgupta welcomed the return of sports in India.

“Let’s be practical and honest. This (pandemic) situation will stay and we have to live with it following the precautions. Sports is an industry in itself, be it ISL, hockey leagues or IPL. Not just the sportspersons, the whole industry is involved. It’s an economic activity. I’m happy that sports is returning to India,” Dasgupta said.

 

 

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