ISL 2022-23: FC Goa ISL 2022-23 LIVE – Bringing in former player turned manager, Carlos Pena, FC Goa underwent a serious revamp. The Guars are deemed to be determined to get their hands on the ISL 2022-23 trophy as they walk towards the ninth edition of the tournament. The Indian Super League is set to kick off on October 7. Follow Indian Super League and ISL 2022-23 LIVE Updates on InsideSports.IN.
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Only 3⃣ weeks to go! Ready to back the Gaurs? 🧡#ForcaGoa #UzzoOnceAgain pic.twitter.com/AssoXSpsqu
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) September 21, 2022
FC Goa struggled with a lot of problems last season with defense being the most concerning of the lot. Finishing ninth last season, they would anticipate having a good start to the season. Last season they could bag only four wins out of 20 games gaining only 19 points the entire season after having conceded 35 goals in the process.
ISL 2022-23: FC Goa to BANK on Carlos Pena in claiming glory-Check FC Goa Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
Carlos Pena was an important member of the FC Goa squad that won the inaugural ISL League Winners’ Shield and the Super Cup in 2019/20. At the end of his career, the former Barcelona player joined FC Goa in 2018. After two memorable seasons with the Gaurs, he announced his retirement from professional football in 2020.
Pena managed to win the UEFA European U-19 championship in 2002 and was a key member of the FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up team in 2003. With his coaching experience, Carlos Pena may face a difficult task in reviving FC Goa. But his knowledge of Indian football will undoubtedly keep him ahead of the other debutant managers.
ISL 2022-23: FC Goa to BANK on Carlos Pena in claiming glory- Check FC Goa Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
FC Goa went for a re-evaluation of the squad as they brought in a plethora of foreigners including Alvaro Vasquez from Kerala Blasters to deal with their attack woes. Iker Guarrotxena, Marc Valiente, and versatile Moroccan footballer Noah Sadaoui were also brought in to aid the process.
FC Goa also brought in talented youngsters like Ayush Dev Chhetri uphold their Indian contingent. While local lad Prince Rebello returned to line up as well. After a season of injuries, Brandon Fernandes is set to be back while former skipper Edu Bedia features as a mainstay.
ISL 2022-23: FC Goa to BANK on Carlos Pena in claiming glory-Check FC Goa Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
How FC Goa should line up?
The Gaurs boast of a great squad depth, however, the youngsters despite their age are able enough to play at par with the attributed foreigners. However, we at InsideSport.IN made our selection on how FC Goa should line up to dominate the game as they intend to.
Dheeraj Singh(Goal Keeper) , Sanson Perreira, Marc Valiente, Anwar Ali, Seriton Fernandes, Glans Martins, Edu Bedia, Brandon Fernandes, Iker G, Alvaro Vasquez and Phrangki Buam.
ISL 2022-23: FC Goa to BANK on Carlos Pena in claiming glory-Check FC Goa Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
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