Calcutta: Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos is relishing the prospect of his team playing in front of 60,000 supporters cheering for their opponents as Delhi Dynamos meet hosts Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League (ISL) match, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi on Sunday.
After succumbing to FC Goa in the opener, Delhi Dynamos grabbed two victories in a row against stronger opponents like Chennaiyin FC and FC Pune City. But Carlos, the marquee-player-cum-manager of Delhi Dynamos, feels playing in front of a capacity crowd in Kochi will be special for his players.
"The majority of my players know what to expect when you play here. I've spoken to all my players and they know it will be tough with so many supporters helping Kerala Blasters.
"But if we are focused and motivated, we can get the better of them. As a player, I used to love playing at a packed stadium. I would run on to the pitch like crazy to win the game. So my players, too, will enjoy in front of 60,000 people. They need to go out there and have fun," Carlos told reporters during the pre-match briefing in the city.
Kerala Blasters suffered their first reverse away to Atletico de Kolkata but coach Peter Taylor is not giving any excuses.