It’s Not Good Enough: Manuel Diaz

Jose Manuel Diaz’s SC East Bengal recorded yet another defeat at the hand of North East United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). Yielding 2-0, it is the 7th defeated game for the Kolkata players this season.

On Friday SC East Bengal stayed without a win in the ISL after losing to a 0-2 thrashing against NorthEast United FC. The Red and Gold Brigade sit at the base of the posts and are the ultimate to record a victory in seven matches. With a positively challenging first half, both the units fell to record any goals. Nevertheless, the stalemate was damaged in the 60th minute by V.P Suhair for the Highlanders.

Conversing to the media after the match, Coach Diaz told his unit was not skilled enough to manage up with other teams in the game.

“It is a difficult situation. But after NorthEast United’s first goal we played well. We had very good opportunities. In the ISL, only 11 players can play every match and the eleven that start are my choices,” said Diaz in the virtual press conference.

“The players are doing their best but the performance is what it is. We have a big problem to win three points and we need to improve. The squad is doing their best but it’s not enough. The level we have is what we have,” he added.

NorthEast United FC awaits the challenge of ATK Mohun Bagan at the PJN Stadium in their next drive on Tuesday while SC East Bengal will face Manolo Marquez’s Hyderabad FC at the Athletic Stadium on Thursday.