W Connection’s coach Stuart Charles Fervier has admitted that he knows very little about his team’s Mexican opponent in the upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup clash, but is confident that the ‘Savonetta Boys’ style of football would see them emerge victorious on Tuesday.
The coach of the Couva based unit whose side comes up against Mexican champions Chivas next week at the Mannie Ramjohn stadium in the first leg of a home and away quarterfinal tie in the Concacaf Club Championship is very optimistic that his charges will rise to the occassion.
According to Fervier he hasn’t had the privilege of reviewing tapes of the Mexican champs but is more concerned about his team who he believes are well prepared, and told ‘ttproleague.com’ the key to the match is sticking to there collective game and everyone staying on the same page with each other.
“It is not the first time we have played Central American opponents”, the coach commented, “We played Toluca last time when we drew 3-3 at home and lost 3-2 away, so our strategy would first of all be to win at home and also to deny them space to play while creating for ourselves.”
Fervier further lamented the unavailability of some of his top players like Silvio Spann and Clyde Leon who are injured and Brazilian midfielder Ronaldo Viana who is on a stint with a South Korean club.
The St Lucian born coach however stated the his team has suitable replacements, he stated, “Everyone at the club is a professional although some are very young and may not have the international experience as others, nonetheless it is a good opportunity for them to come forward and show their potential and I strongly believe they will rise to the occasion.”
He further welcomed back lanky Brazilian born midfielder Jose Luis Seabra into the fold after a long injury layoff; the player is expected to touch down in the country today.
The coach ended by saying that W Connection will approach the game very positively and that all their preparations are geared towards securing a victory on Tuesday.