KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Recent off a commanding begin to their World Cup qualifying marketing campaign, the Reggae Boyz are set to host regional rivals Trinidad and Tobago in a extremely anticipated Group B conflict on the Nationwide Stadium right here Tuesday evening.
The stage is about for a fiery encounter at “The Workplace,” with Jamaica driving a wave of momentum following a complete 4-0 away victory over Bermuda on Friday.
The win propelled Steve McClaren’s aspect to the highest of the group on three factors, whereas Trinidad and Tobago and Curaçao sit a degree behind after enjoying to a goalless draw.
Regardless of the dominant outcome and a current file that favours the hosts, head coach Steve McClaren, talking at a press convention on Monday morning, is preaching warning and professionalism.
“I believe that was a key factor within the recreation in opposition to Bermuda, the emphasis on respecting the opponent. There are not any simple video games within the Caribbean, and we now have to do the identical once more. However everyone is aware of that Trinidad shall be a troublesome opponent.”
McClaren acknowledged the progress of the Soca Warriors below the steering of former Manchester United star Dwight Yorke, noting he watched their opener. “They need to have gained that recreation as they performed very effectively. We all know that they’re a harmful opponent, and we now have to be prepared.”
The Jamaican squad has been hampered by important absences, with an estimated 9 to 10 senior gamers lacking from this camp.
McClaren, nevertheless, praised the work of the recruitment division for constructing a squad able to weathering the storm. “We’ve launched one or two folks, and everyone got here collectively very effectively with little time collectively. We’d like that once more.”
His counterpart, Dwight Yorke, arrived in Kingston with a assured swagger, regardless of some hiccups with workforce lodging. The previous striker is, nevertheless, insisting his workforce is not going to be intimidated by the host’s opening-day flourish.
“We respect Jamaica, however we don’t worry them. I don’t suppose that they’re in a very wholesome place themselves, regardless of their outcome, and so they gained’t be actually wanting ahead to enjoying in opposition to us if we carry out the best way we will carry out.”
Yorke’s feedback set the stage for a tactical and psychological battle, pitting Jamaica’s potent assault with the likes of Renaldo Cephas and Bailey-Tye Cadarmarteri in opposition to a Trinidadian defence that proved cussed in its clear sheet in opposition to Curaçao.
With each historical past and important qualifying factors on the road, McClaren issued a remaining name to the Jamaican trustworthy. “We hope that the supporters may also come out. We’d like that. We’d like their vitality. That’s key, I’m wanting ahead to a great ambiance that the boys can play in.”
