The FC Goa for a run of pre-season games ahead of the start of the fourth edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) will reach to Murcia, Spain next month. They will be guided by the ex-Barcelona assistant coach Sergio Lobera and Goan football legend, Derrick Pereira.
"I'm pleased that the team is able to travel to Spain for our pre-season. It's a vital part of our preparations and with the quality of the opposition there, we will have a good opportunity to test ourselves. We are training in some of the best facilities and this will stand the team in good stead come the season," said head coach, Sergio Lobera.
Bengaluru FC also traveled to Murcia for pre-season training ahead of their AFC Cup campaign and played Segunda Division - B side UCAM Murcia CF.
In the 27-man squad, there will be four development team players will travel to Murcia and train and play five friendlies at the La Manga Club which boasts of world-class facilities including eight natural grass FIFA international standard pitches and a matching pitch that can accommodate up to 800 spectators.
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