Punjab FC (RGPFC) is looking to end the first stage of the I-League on a high note when they take on Neroca FC at the Kalyani stadium on Monda.

In a virtual pre-match press conference, RGPFC head coach Curtis Fleming said, “Like every game in the I-League, this game will also be very difficult. Neroca FC have some great attacking players. They play a very good brand of attacking football. In the games they've played so far, whether they won or lost, all the games were 50-50. We take every game on its merit and are looking forward to the challenge. We will try and win it like we do each game.”

Talking about promoting young talents such as Aphaoba Singh, Bikash Yumnam, and Hormipam Ruivah, the head coach stated, “I don't have any doubt that they have the opportunity to go the distance. They have a long way to go. The biggest thing they need to do is to learn. The only way they will learn is by playing competitive football. I am a confident enough coach to play these young players. For me, age doesn’t matter, talent and performance do.”

Talking about the 10-day break since the last game against Real Kashmir, Fleming said, “It was hard to have such a long break, but the operation staff looked after us, especially by ensuring we get different types of food. I don’t see this period as rest, but more like recovery. We trained every day during this break to keep ourselves sharp and focused on the next game. The players are raring to get back on the field.”

Bhutanese forward Chencho Gyeltshen, who is Baba Diawara's striking partner, won’t be available to play the game against Neroca FC. Diawara, who has already made an impact by scoring three goals in three matches, said, “Chencho is a vital player. But football is a team game. Injuries, suspensions are a part of the game. We have a deep squad, and tomorrow somebody else will get an opportunity to play. Regardless of who starts, we need to focus only on winning the game.”

A win against Neroca FC will cement RoundGlass Punjab FC's position in the top three on the points table before the championship battle begins among the top six.