RoundGlass Punjab FC to start new campaign today

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 25

RoundGlass Punjab FC is all set to begin its Hero I-League 2021-22 campaign against newly-promoted Rajasthan United FC at Kalyani Stadium tomorrow.

“It has been good 11 weeks of preparation in the pre-season. A big plus for us is that we head into the first game with all players available and no injury worries. We feel that we’ve worked well and now we’re in a position where we are ready for the game. Lads are excited to play tomorrow. The match has come at a good time for us. We feel well-prepared and, hopefully, we can put on a good performance,” said Head Coach Ashley Westwood.

Defender Gurtej Singh said: “Our preparation has been good after 11 weeks here in Kolkata and the squad is gelling together well. The bonding in the team is great and we have a wonderful mix of young and senior players. Everyone is working hard in training and we’re all ready to go for tomorrow’s match.”

Over the transfer window, RoundGlass Punjab FC strengthened its ranks with highly experienced Indian stars such as CK Vineeth, Robin Singh, and Rino Anto, who will now be seen playing alongside players from the last season like Bikash Yumnam, Saurabh Bhanwala and Aakash Sangwan. Spanish midfielder Joseba Beitia will continue from the last season, with defender Josef Yarney and forwards Kurtis Guthrie and Travis Major being the three new additions to the Club’s foreign contingent.

The team took 10-weeks pre-season training in Kolkata, which began on October 8, and entered the League’s bio-bubble on December 16.

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