GKFC head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese underlined that with all those factors considered, the game against Sreenidi Deccan FC will be “very important.”

The Malabarians are currently second in the points table with 18 points from eight games. They come into the clash against Sreenidi Deccan FC on the back of a 2-1 victory against former champions Aizawl FC. Asked how they plan to approach the game, the Italian coach said:

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Meanwhile, Sreenidi Deccan FC are placed third in the league standings with 17 points from nine games. The Andhra Pradesh team has five wins and an equal number of draws and losses. SDFC have been firing all cylinders up front and leading their attacking line is David Castaneda Munoz. The 29-year-old Colombian forward has already scored seven goals this season.

Gokulam Kerala FC’s centre-back Aminou Bouba was also present at the pre-match press conference. Asked how the Cameroonian plans to deal with Castaneda, Bouba said:

Meanwhile, head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese also reiterated Bouba’s feelings and said the defender was enough to deal with the Sreenidi Deccan FC forward.

A victory would be pivotal for Gokulam Kerala FC to keep up the pressure on their opponents Mohammedan SC, who are comfortably at the top of the table.

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