ISL: Chennaiyin FC player-manager Marco Materazzi confident ahead of FC Goa encounter

Marco Materazzi at the press conference ahead of Chennaiyin FC opening game against FC Goa

Ahead of Chennayin FC’s opening game of the Indian Super League, player-manager Marco Materazzi and defender Mikael Silvestre addressed the media in a pre-match press conference. They talked about the preparations ahead of FC Goa game,

Marco Materazzi

On whether he will play

I will if needed but won't start tomorrow

On team's preparations

For me we have the best team. We had lesser time to train than others but we have a squad full of professionals so I am confident about our chances

On adapting to weather

It's not easy but with time we will manage

Mikael Silvestre

On his current form

I am not in my prime anymore but I have had good sessions with the boys so will try to perform to my best if I get the chance to play

On the ISL matches so far

There was a lot of excitement among the players especially in the first game when there were a lot of physical challenges. In the first game the artificial pitch made it difficult but the second match had a great flow and good atmosphere