Chennaiyin FC's Marco Materazzi: Our attitude wasn't right against NorthEast United FC

Marco Materazzi has expressed displeasure with his side’s approach against NorthEast

Down below are quotes from the post-match press conference of Chennaiyin FC player-manager Marco Materazzi. Chennaiyin FC remain on top of the Hero Indian Super League standings despite losing 3-0 against NorthEast United at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday evening. Chennaiyin FC have 19 points from 11 games.

On missing key defenders

We missed key defenders in the Mumbai game also but today our attitude wasn't right. I wasn't happy with my team's performance after the Delhi game and today's first half also wasn't good enough. But in the second half we showed heart and with a bit of luck, we could have scored.

On bouncing back

Our focus now is completely on Kerala. We will try to recover and hopefully get some players back before that game like Bojan and Gouramangi.

On if midfield was a worry

Not just the midfield, the forwards, defence, everybody had a tough time in the first half. We are still on top but we have to show better attitude in the final three group games.