The fresh injected sporting mastermind Oscar Bruzon has caught East Bengal's 'disease' after the Kolkata derby loss, there is also a good side. East Bengal was dismissed again in the Kolkata derby. However, new coach Oscar Bruzon has found several positive aspects even in this loss.
He set foot in the city on Saturday morning night. Within 14 hours, Oscar Bruzon sat down as the head coach in the dugout of East Bengal. He could not change everything like a magician. East Bengal lost again in the Kolkata derby. However, even in this loss, Oscar has found several positive aspects. He has also identified the ills of the party. Said, not the playoffs, the real goal should be to try to finish in the first two-three.
After reaching Kolkata, he went to the hotel and stepped out onto the field with little sleep. The die heart fans were really surprised to see his name as a coach in the team list. Because all he had to do was sit in the dugout. It was not thought that he would sit in the seat of the coach. But Oscar's behavior throughout the match showed how interested he is in his work. The Coach, instructed, protested in such a way as if he had been the coach of red and yellow for a long time.
Talking about the positive aspects of the team despite the loss in the derby, Oscar said, “I found a lot of positive aspects. There is an understanding between the players. I have also noticed a positive feeling in the mentality of those who have played. Those who came down as replacements tried to prove themselves as much as possible. I am optimistic. So we have to find the positive aspects in the team. At the same time to correct their own mistakes.”
He has strategically traced the 'disease' of the Red and Gold Brigade. The former Basundhara Kings football manager also rectified “I wanted to see how prepared the team is. So I decided to stay in the dugout. I have seen all the matches played by East Bengal this season. Tried to find the mistake. Even today I wanted to understand where there is a deficiency. From what I saw, my team lacked many things. Aggression, lack of intensity. Losing the ball quickly. I can't use it when it comes to changing the game. A lot of work needs to be done on defence."
Praising the opponent Mohun Bagan, he said, “Mohun Bagan won as a worthy team. Left us behind in all categories on the field. They created, exploited and won more chances. We couldn't do that. Physically they were ahead. We also have players like Madih Talal, Diamantakos, Saul in our team. Physically we can also give a ace. That should be done with them. It cannot be that we will win by four or five goals in every match. A lot of work needs to be done on defence. Our team conceded 11 goals in five matches. We have to lay emphasis on that”.
Oscar believes East Bengal, who have not picked up a single point after five matches in the ISL, can finish in the top two. In his words, "Of course it is possible. I know East Bengal have never finished top six in ISL so far. So I will assume that the team failed in previous seasons. So our target is not the playoffs, but a top two-three finish. We do not want to hide the fact that we have failed. It is better to accept the truth. Just came, It seems that everything will be fine if we give it some time."
Oscar has also hinted that he can hire a mental conditioning coach for the team's needs. Said, "I don't know if such a coach is needed or not." But I can say that you have to work hard on the mental aspect. I will see if I can hire a mental conditioning coach. Sometimes a professional person can help in this regard. Sometimes footballers can find their own mistakes. It is true that there is a problem within the group. We are playing under a lot of pressure."
This is just the beginning for Bruzon. He identified the team's problems. Now it will be his job to solve these problems. Bringing new players into the team, creating a good atmosphere in the team and strengthening the players mentally, these will be his main tasks.
