However, ahead of their next game, Bengaluru FC head coach Marco Pezzaiuoli slammed the league’s decision to revise the fixtures midway through the season. The German gaffer said:

Pezzaiuoli also added that other coaches too aren’t happy with the situation, but the teams now have to look ahead and work around these changes.

Asked by Sportskeeda if the coaches had been informed and consulted about the rescheduling of fixtures, Marco Pezzaiuoli revealed:

The former Guangzhou Evergrande boss further added:

“Result at the end of the league stage is what matters the most” - Marco Pezzaiuoli ahead of Bengaluru FC’s clash against Jamshedpur FC

Meanwhile, the Blues face second-placed Jamshedpur FC in their next game. Owen Coyle’s side have won three consecutive encounters and have been flying high in the league. In response to a query about their opponent, Marco Pezzaiuoli said:

Given Jamshedpur FC’s run of form, the BFC coach was asked if he would be happy with a draw at the end of 90 minutes. Pezzaiuoli said:

Bengaluru FC are undefeated in their last eight matches and are coming on the back of a solid 1-0 victory against Kerala Blasters FC. In the game, the Blues played an all-Indian backline.

Asked by Sportskeeda what a made of their performance and the cleansheet, the German boss said:

Marco Pezzaiuoli also provided injury updates within the Bengaluru FC squad. Leon Augustine, Yrondu Musavu-King, Harmanpreet Singh and Amay Morajkar were the only players out injured. Meanwhile, new signing Yaya Banana is still undergoing quarantine.

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