ISL 2018: Bengaluru look to turn tables on Chennayin

Representation picTwotime champions Bengaluru FC will look to strengthen their top position when they square off with Chennayin FC in a topofthetable clash in the Indian Super League ISL here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday Even though both Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC are comfortably settled in the top two positions in the league standing there still will be a lot to play for when they face each otherSecondplaced Chennaiyin FC are currently four points behind table toppers Bengaluru FC but John Gregorys men have played one game less than their southern rivals Chennayin had defeated Bengaluru 21 at their home and a win tomorrow will see the Chennai team cut the lead to just one point But it will not be easy Bengaluru FC come into this game with three consecutive wins under their belt And this time Bengaluru will look to turn the tables on ChennaiMindful of the task at hand Chennaiyin FC coach John Gregory told reporters that for him the season actually starts now For me the season starts tomorrow This is when you find how good you are Everything has just been jostling for positions It just like practice lap in Formula 1 We are second in the grid and the race actually starts tomorrow We have five games in 17 days that will determine if we make it to the playoffs he addedTalking about the team selection for tomorrows big game Gregory said he has the complete squad to choose from but hell make that decision only before the game Everyone is fit and healthy for this crucial period Im fortunate to have a good medical staff that has taken good care of the players he added Though Chennaiyin FC have the advantage of a 21 win over Bengaluru FC in the last game head coach Albert Roca believes that their loss to Chennai in the previous encounter will have no effect on his players when they face Chennaiyin for the second time in the seasonI dont think it will play on our mind Losing to Chennaiyin FC wasnt disastrous Obviously we want to win all games Tomorrow we need to be brave and try and get all three points he said Bengaluru FC have been enjoying a great debut season in the ISL Rocaiquests men have adapted to the new league with ease and are looking like title contenders The Spanish tactician however feels its too early for such claims Its not finished yet First we have to finish all our games perhaps we can talk a little about it and even then we also have to go through playoffs At the moment its a pack of six teams looking to get into top four So the first goal is to be in top four If we take all three points tomorrow well be close he concludedCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates hereDownload the new midday Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go