FC Bengaluru United set for the I-League Qualifier 2020 that kicks off on October 8. One of the key players to watch out for from the team will be forward Azharuddin Mallick

 Former Mohun Bagan forward line player in a interview with i-league.com expressed his thought about his team’s possibility to crack I League spot.

He said, “I am really looking forward to this new season. I hope we can put in a strong performance, win our matches and qualify for the Hero I-League.

The youngster labeled his side’s chances of qualifying as “bright” and stated that the entire team is motivated to put on a good show.

“We are working hard. We are getting our game plan in place and all the boys are very motivated. So chances are bright that we will qualify,” a confident Azharuddin quipped.

Assessing the opposing teams, Azharuddin mentioned, “It is going to be a tough challenge and all the other teams too are here to go for the qualifying spot. However, we are confident that we can deliver.”

Five teams will be vying for one direct spot in the 2020-21 Hero I-League as FCBU begin their campaign against Bhawanipore FC at the VYBK Stadium. Kolkata giants Mohammedan Sporting Club, along with Delhi-based Garhwal FC and Ahmedabad-based ARA FC are the other three teams in the fray.