Kolkata, Nov 16: A drop in concentration levels at crucial junctures of matches has cost NorthEast United FC, coach Nelo Vingada said here on the eve of their Indian Super League football match against Atletico de Kolkata on Thursday. [Doutie ruled out against NorthEast United]
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"More than the mistakes, some things at that moment (during a match) can destroy the game. We are working more on the mental aspects (of players)," the 63-year-old Portuguese told reporters here.
"We missed many chances in all games. We have had most chances created and failed to score."
"I try to talk to players, use life examples. During training our life revolves around football. Mistakes also happen because opponents sometimes provoke mistakes."
The coach confirmed the team has no injuries and are ready to welcome back striker Emiliano Alfaro who was out of the last game due to suspension.
Vingada also complained of the scheduling of the league.
"We played so many games in short time but we did well. Now there has been a gap and the time between the games has not helped. The organisation is not the best. It is not an excuse and we know we have to lift our game."
IANS