Reggae Boyz head coach Steve McClaren has made it clear that his workforce is heading into Thursday’s Nations League Group B conflict towards Nicaragua with one goal—claiming all three factors.
Regardless of the problem of taking part in on a not often used synthetic floor, McClaren emphasised there could be no excuses as Jamaica seeks to keep up its place on the prime of the group.
Talking forward of the match scheduled to kick off at 9:00 pm (Jamaica time) at Estadio Nacional in Managua, McClaren said, “We’re coming right here to win the sport. We respect Nicaragua, little question, they’re an excellent workforce, very snug in possession, however we should produce our high quality and keep targeted.”
Group B leaders
Jamaica, presently main Group B on objective distinction with 4 factors from two matches, will look to construct on their current victory towards Honduras. Ahead Michail Antonio, who scored his first objective of the marketing campaign in that match, will probably be eager so as to add to his tally because the Reggae Boyz intention for consistency of their marketing campaign.
Nonetheless, Nicaragua presents a formidable problem. They’re unbeaten of their final 14 CONCACAF Nations League matches, with 10 wins and 4 attracts. Ahead Widman Talavera has been a key participant, scoring in each of Nicaragua’s opening matches in September. A win for the Nicaraguan facet would see them overtake Jamaica on the prime of the group.
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McClaren acknowledged Nicaragua’s power, highlighting their technical means and teamwork. “They don’t have one standout participant, however they play nicely collectively, work arduous for one another, and might hold the ball,” he mentioned, including that something lower than 100% effort from Jamaica may open the door for his or her opponents.
Important win away to Honduras
Reflecting on Jamaica’s journey thus far, McClaren famous the advance after a disappointing draw towards Cuba, which was adopted by the very important win away to Honduras. “We all know we’re an excellent workforce, however to be a fantastic workforce, we’d like consistency. Tomorrow (at present) goes to be an enormous take a look at for us.”
With each groups locked on 4 factors, victory for both facet would give them sole management of Group B, rising the stakes for Thursday’s encounter. McClaren is set for his workforce to rise to the event. “We’re right here to win the sport, and we’re right here to make no excuses,” he concluded.
The Jamaicans arrived within the Central American nation earlier this week after just a few coaching classes in Jamaica. They’ll subsequent host Honduras on Monday.
