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Mumbai City FC is preparing for their Kalinga Super Cup opener with renewed determination after a challenging ISL season. Midfielder Brandon Fernandes acknowledges the team's past struggles but remains optimistic about their potential. Head coach Petr Kratky is focusing on maintaining defensive strength while improving offensive capabilities. The tournament represents a crucial opportunity for the team to end their season on a positive note.

Key Points: Brandon Fernandes Targets Redemption in Kalinga Super Cup

  • Mumbai City seeking revenge after poor ISL playoff performance
  • Brandon Fernandes emphasizes team's determination to improve
  • Petr Kratky focuses on defensive solidity and offensive threat
  • Kalinga Super Cup offers opportunity for season redemption
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Kalinga Super Cup: Mumbai City FC have to forget the past, says Brandon Fernandes ahead of opening game

Mumbai City FC aims to bounce back from ISL disappointment in Kalinga Super Cup opener against Chennaiyin FC

"We have to forget what happened in the past and look forward - Brandon Fernandes"

Bhubaneswar, April 21

With a Round of 16 clash against Chennaiyin FC on the cards in their opening game of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 on Wednesday, Mumbai City will be hoping to forget the 0-5 thrashing they suffered at the hands of Bengaluru FC in ISL playoffs on March 29.

Ahead of their opening clash against the Chennai based franchise, midfielder Brandon Fernandes faced the media in the pre-game conference and gave his thoughts on the mindset of his side heading into the game.

"We are obviously not very happy how we ended our ISL campaign. ISL was obviously a big learning for us and as a team, we had to get together and work towards the Super Cup. And obviously, it's something that we want to achieve to end the season well. And yes, we have to forget what happened in the past and look forward to the games ahead," Brandon told IANS when asked about what conversation the team has had regarding the loss against BFC.

After lifting the ISL trophy in the 2023-24 season, Mumbai's season was marred by inconsistency and injuries. The side has been solid defensively having conceded the third least amount of goals in the league but their lack of goals saw them finish sixth in the league table and just managed to secure a pathway to the Playoffs.

Asked if he believes his side is better suited to knockout football, head coach Petr Kratky replied, "It's a different competition. We obviously analyse the season behind us and we try to work on that and build on what was good and also improve what needs to be improved. So again, we need to be solid like defensively but also be dangerous offensively and score goals. It's all about application and keep doing the good things through the tournament."

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Brandon's right - you can't dwell on past losses. Mumbai has the talent to bounce back! That 5-0 was brutal but Super Cup is a fresh start 💪 #AamchiMumbai
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Priya M.
As a Chennaiyin fan, I'm nervous about this match! Mumbai always brings their A-game against us. Should be an exciting opener 🤞
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Arjun S.
Respectfully, I think Mumbai's problem isn't defense - it's their finishing. They create chances but can't convert. Until they fix that, trophies will be hard to come by.
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Sanjana P.
Love Brandon's leadership! After that ISL disaster, the team needs this kind of positive mindset. Hope they play with freedom tomorrow âš½
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Vikram J.
Kratky makes a good point about being dangerous offensively. Mumbai's defense is solid but they need to take more risks going forward. Excited to see if they've worked on this during the break!

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