Lobera Confident in Odisha FC; Cuadrat Readies East Bengal for Final Clash
Sergio Lobera, head coach of Odisha FC, is optimistic about his team’s prospects in retaining the Kalinga Super Cup as they gear up to face East Bengal FC in the final at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium.
BHUBANESWAR – Sergio Lobera, the head coach of Odisha FC, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to defend their title in the upcoming Kalinga Super Cup final against East Bengal FC.
Odisha FC, after defeating Mumbai City FC in the semi-final, became the first team to reach consecutive finals in the tournament.
The team, known as the Kalinga Warriors, has been on an impressive unbeaten streak of 15 games, leading in all four matches of the current Kalinga Super Cup.
Lobera acknowledged the challenge posed by East Bengal FC, who are also unbeaten in the competition, but remained confident in his players’ abilities and strong mentality.
Carles Cuadrat, head coach of East Bengal FC, is equally enthusiastic about facing Lobera’s team. The two Spanish coaches have a history of intense matchups in Indian football, including the 2018-19 Indian Super League final.
Cuadrat praised Lobera’s tactical expertise and anticipates a special encounter in terms of tactics in the upcoming final.
Both teams have been performing strongly, with East Bengal FC defeating Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Group A decider and Jamshedpur FC in the knockout stages.
Cuadrat emphasized the importance of maintaining consistency and expressed admiration for his team’s foreign players and defensive duo Hijazi Maher and Jose Antonio Pardo.
Saul Crespo, a key midfielder for East Bengal FC, who played a vital role in Odisha FC’s previous Super Cup victory, shared his insights ahead of the final.
The Kalinga Super Cup final, set in Bhubaneswar, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams with strong defensive systems and a series of uninterrupted victories in various tournaments.
