Based on Sreejesh, the German squad had totally studied and ready to counter the menace posed by Harmanpreet Singh, India’s drag-flicker and captain.
This strategic “homework” on Harmanpreet had a big bearing on the final word consequence, leaving India to compete for the bronze medal on the Paris Video games. The semifinal ended with Germany rising victorious by a rating of 3-2.
Regardless of incomes a complete of 11 penalty corners all through the match, India managed to transform solely two of them, highlighting the missed possibilities that would have altered the course of the sport.
“That was a tough match, we acquired our possibilities however couldn’t convert them, that is it. Then you may see it within the scoreline. It is a matter of homework,” Sreejesh mentioned, as quoted by PTI, after India’s shut defeat.
“I feel they’ve completed an exquisite job towards Harman, the way to sort out him, as a result of he is among the finest drag glints on the planet, and positively, that is what they’ve completed towards us. So, some days are like that.”
Sreejesh emphasised the significance of regrouping rapidly, taking the defeat in stride, and specializing in profitable the bronze towards Spain on Thursday.
“It is a medal match and it isn’t about me, it is concerning the nation. It is about these 19 gamers right here, all of the workers. And I feel all of us get a final alternative to play, to get a medal for our nation relatively than worrying about what occurred at this time.”
“These 19 gamers ought to play like that is our final alternative as a participant to get a medal for our nation.”
Sreejesh firmly dismissed the suggestion that his teammates have been nervous and enjoying catch-up.
“In the event that they have been nervous, they could not make that sort of alternatives on the sector. They fought like champions and I feel some piece of luck with them they usually acquired it. However I feel my gamers have completed an exquisite job there.
“They fought again, they actually stand tall. And sadly, we could not end it the way in which we wished. However I feel it isn’t a straightforward deal.”
Sreejesh talked about that whereas they wish to transfer previous the defeat, it is going to definitely be mentioned as they put together for the sport towards Spain.
“See, we have to take a look at this match additionally as a result of from there we realise what went mistaken and what we will do higher. As a result of numerous the opposition look into these sort of matches, they find out how they will harm us in sure methods. So we have to discover that out and we have to block that.
“Positively Spain is just not a straightforward workforce. They’re actually fighters. The best way they performed within the quarter-finals confirmed that we will not be in a soothing chair.
“I feel the place we misplaced, the display screen, however positively, as I discussed, the gamers did an exquisite job. They fought very well and that’s what we wish for the longer term.”
Sreejesh credited his lengthy profession with the Indian workforce to the assist of his teammates. He’ll play his closing match for the nation on Thursday.
“They helped me to change into what I’m at this time. Tomorrow goes to be a final stride. So I hope they may do good for me.”
