Then-head coach Juan Ferrando jumped ship mid-season to join ATK Mohun Bagan and a downward spiral started for the Gaurs, who ended the league phase with just four wins.
In an interview with the Times of India, FC Goa’s Director of Football (DoF), Ravi Puskur, stressed that there’s definitely pressure to deliver for the club after a disappointing season. He said:
With rejuvenated hopes and a revamped squad, Goa are raring to right the wrongs of the past in the upcoming season. At the helm of the squad, though, is new head coach Carlos Pena, who has previously played for the club. However, the former defender has very little managerial experience under his belt.
Questions have been asked about the Spaniard’s selection. Ravi said in this regard:
“Spanish players tend to adapt to us easier” - FC Goa DoF
For years now, FC Goa’s roots have intermingled with the Spanish footballing lineage. Even this season, five of the six foreigners are Spaniards and so is the head coach.
While the rest of the ISL teams have started to look into other foreign markets for players, why are FC Goa still sticking to their affinity for Spanish players? Ravi replied:
It remains to be seen whether the Spanish Armada can lead FC Goa to their maiden ISL glory in the upcoming season.
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