Football

ISL 2019-20: Hyderabad FC Hires New Head Coach

Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC, in a bid to turn around the fortunes of the team in the current season, appointed a new head coach.

The team sacked its former coach, Phil Brown in the past week and has announced Albert Roca as its new coach for the remainder of the season.

The team started the season poorly recording just 5 points in a dozen of ISL matches played so far failing to secure any three points.

In fact, the team’s last win came on November 2, 2019, at home against Kerala Blasters, to make matters worse.

Hyderabad’s defense is the weakest in the league having conceded 29 goals, the poorest of any team in the ISL scoring 12 in the process, three more than NorthEast United who has only scored nine all season.

They have now decided to go for former Bengaluru FC manager Albert Roca who led the team to second place in the ISL in the 2017/2018 which eventually ended with the team winning the Super Cup.

In 2019, Roca was linked to the Indian National Team job after Stephen Constantine was relieved of his duty as the coach of India, but he lost out on the job to Croat Igor Stimac who was appointed.

Apart from vying for the India National team coaching job, Roca achieved a lot with Bengaluru as they went on to play in the AFC Cup Final two seasons ago, the first by any Indian Clubside.

Hyderabad offered the Spaniard a two-year deal with hopes that he can replicate some of the feats he achieved with Bengaluru when he handles his first game as the manager of the side when Odisha FC comes visiting on January 15 which is followed by a visit of Mumbai City.

Then a journey to former side for the Spaniard to Bengaluru will be on January 30.

 

 

 

Written by: Daniel Idowu Ademiju

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post

Recent Posts

Jack Grealish: A Big Heart Off the Pitch, a Fresh Start on the Horizon

Jack Grealish may be sliding down the pecking order at Manchester City, but away from… Read More

June 23, 2025

Arsenal’s Move for Sesko Marks a Major Shift in Transfer Strategy

Arsenal’s pursuit of Benjamin Sesko is more than just another high-profile transfer chase — it’s… Read More

June 23, 2025

Pep Guardiola may trim Man City squad to avoid having ‘sad’ players

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola may churn down the club’s squad to avoid having sad… Read More

June 23, 2025

Winning League Shield and Cup feels like a dream, says MBSG’s Suhail Bhat

Mohun Bagan Super Giant forward Suhail Bhat believes winning the League Shield and ISL Cup… Read More

June 23, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz beats Jiri Lehecka to win second Queen’s title

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz bested Jiri Lehecka at the HSBC Championships in the summit clash… Read More

June 23, 2025

Saba Karim lauds Rishabh Pant’s century in ENG vs IND 2025 1st Test

Former Indian wicket-keeper bat Saba Karim heaped praise on India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant after the… Read More

June 23, 2025