All ears: Chennaiyin FC can be seeking to money in on the inexperience of Punjab within the ISL.| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

After clinching its first win of the tenth season of the Indian Super League towards Hyderabad FC, Chennaiyin FC will purpose to construct momentum in a house conflict towards Punjab FC on the Nehru Stadium on Saturday.

Owen Coyle’s males misplaced its opening three matches, conceding eight objectives. However, in CFC’s final match, the place it won 1-0 against Conor Nestor’s side, the Marina Machans seemed compact on the again maintaining their first clear sheet of the season.

“A clean sheet always gets you a better chance to win. But we should respect the opposition... especially their attacking players,” Coyle stated.

Coyle believes that is the proper time to push ahead, declaring that his staff should turn into extra medical in entrance of objective.

For newcomer Punjab, the transition from the I-League to ISL hasn’t been seamless, with the staff nonetheless on the lookout for its first victory.

Head coach Staikos Vergetis admitted it might be a difficult match towards Chennaiyin.

Asked if CFC’s defensive frailties might be exploited, Vergetis stated, “What’s happened in the past, that does not exist. I am sure they have seen their weaknesses and corrected them. We will need to take advantage of their mistakes, and tomorrow, we will see if we can [or not].”