Shillong Lajong 1-1 Mohun Bagan - Fatigued Mariners go top of the table in spite of sordid showing “Maybe, maybe. It happens all over the world and I told the boys after the East Bengal match we are going to play a more difficult match, Lajong match will be more difficult than this derby so I know what can happen. The boys tried their level best, they fought till the end. Even in the last 5 minutes, we created a number of chances but in football if you cannot score with the chances you get, you cannot win. Let’s see in the match against Minerva,” he said.
He also had a nice comparison on hand when asked about Sony Norde’s injury status.
“I don’t know. This is not instant readymade coffee. we have to go to the dressing room and then talk with the physio and then we can answer these questions. There are no readymade answers for these kinds of questions on player’s injury,” he quipped.
Sen also brought Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho into the picture to convey the message that sometimes managers don’t have answers to convert draws into wins.
“Jose Mourinho, how many matches has he lost on their home ground? How many matches have they drawn in their home in Old Trafford, how many matches has he won? It happens to all the teams. The top coaches have no answer and I also have no answer why these things happen. One point is good for us okay.”
Speaking from the other camp, Shillong Lajong gaffer Thangboi SIngto rubbished claims that he had admitted the penalty to Sen.
“I admitted (the handball)? I never said that. Why would I say that? Because I didn’t see that also (handball incident). I have four eyes but I didn’t see it sorry.”
That certainly adds more spice to the aftermath of the clash that seems to have added a possible twist to the already intense title race!
