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Hyderabad FC Team News
Head coach Manolo Marquez has implemented a 4-2-3-1 system in every game this season.
Even after losing attacking midfielder Joel Chianese to an injury in the first match, there was no tweak to the formation as Bartholomew Ogbeche dropped a little deeper, enabling Javier Siverio to operate as the sole striker.
Marquez could name an unchanged starting eleven against Odisha FC, but there is a slight possibility that Chianese might start and Ogbeche could get his favoured striking position back.
The Nigerian striker would love that as he has scored seven goals and provided one assist in six games against Odisha FC.
"The game will be very difficult. Odisha FC are a very strong side. In my first season here, they [OFC] finished last. Last season they fought for top-4, and I think this year with Gombau, they are playing really well," said Marquez.
"But as usual, we will be a difficult team for them to play against," he added.
Odisha FC Team News
Odisha FC head coach Josep Gombau does not like to tinker with his system. His team has adapted to a possession-based 4-3-3 perfectly, and that is the same formation and gameplay expected in the game against Hyderabad FC.
In all games this season so far, Gombau has not changed his front three. Jerry Mawihmingthanga and N Sekar are likely to start on the flanks with Diego Mauricio operating as the centre forward.
Sekar scored the only goal of the match in their win against BFC while Mauricio is looking to end his goalless spell.
The Brazilian bagged a brace against JFC in Matchweek 1 but has failed to score after that. Despite that, the Juggernauts have managed to get the results they wanted. Gombau is wary of the opponent but understands what his side needs to do to get a positive result.
"It will be a nice game to play. They [HFC] are a very good side and are unbeaten this season. That fact is what makes winning this fixture challenging for us. Both teams have a characteristic gameplay - we like to keep the ball, and they are more direct," said Gombau.
"It is a difficult game but if we do the right thing we can get the desired result," he added.
Hyderabad FC vs Odisha FC Match Details
Match Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
Kick Off Time: 5:30 PM IST
Live Channel: Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 1HD and Star Sports 3
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar and Jio TV
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