Kolkata: Their chances of making the finals may be slim after going down to Chennaiyin FC 0-3 in the first leg football semis, but defending champs Atletico de Kolkata head coach Antonio Habas said miracles do happen as they head into the return leg of the ISL last-four in Kolkata on Wednesday.
"Yes, I believe in miracles. I'm planning everyday, it's about attack, attack and defend... We have 90 minutes tomorrow to win the game. We have to find a way," the ISL-winning coach said showing little signs of pressure ahead of their do-or-die clash.
Antonio Habas. ISL
Habas further said the huge home support at the gigantic Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League would be a big factor if they turn it around.
"We're professional players, club. We have to respect the opponent. To win the game, we will need their support more than any other day."
Chennaiyin FC dominated the proceedings in Pune on Saturday as the defending champions now have to overturn the deficit so as to make their second successive final.
To make it worse, ATK will miss two of their key players -- captain Borja Fernandes and defender Ofentse Nato -- who are down with hamstring injuries.
"No problem. I don't want to make any excuse. We have 26 players in the squad. Everyone can't play everyday."
ATK's marquee player Helder Postiga, who's yet to play a match after coming back from injury rehab in Spain, had a rigorous training with the team indicating that he might get a look-in for their must win match.
But Habas ruled out Postiga's inclusion saying: "You're asking me the same question before the start of every match. He has serious injury and there's not possible for him to play. Do you think I would not have played him, if he was fit? He's just training with the team. from last month..."
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