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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
It's important that teammates value me, coach knows my ability: Siverio
Siverio reunites with Manolo after stints at Las Palmas & Hyderabad Panaji: When Javier Siverio landed in India during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, he was an exception to the foreign player rule. Most players arrive in India at the fag end of their careers, largely in their thirties, trying to cash in on a final paycheck. Siverio was just 23 when he took Manolo Marquez's advice and followed in his footsteps to India. Siverio and Manolo know each other from their days at Las Palmas in Spain, so when the experienced coach asked if he wanted to give India a try, the striker didn't think much. After two seasons with Hyderabad FC where they won the ISL Trophy in 2022, the duo went their separate ways: Manolo to FC Goa and Siverio to East Bengal, and later Jamshedpur FC . Now they are reunited. At Goa. 'It's important that a coach has confidence in the player and knows what he offers (on the field),' Siverio told TOI after a training session at the Field of Dreams in Guirim last week. 'That's why he took me to Hyderabad, now here. For me, he's a coach who does not invent or experiment too much. Everyone knows what they have to do. That's important because even if you sometimes have a bad game, you can still get a good result.' There's a reason why Manolo chose Siverio ahead of every other name that was put before him. First, the familiarity to Indian football; after all, it's the striker's fifth season here, so he knows everything associated with the sport. Then, like the coach explains, 'whether people like his style or not,' he's aware about himself and will do the job.' 'This guy will score goals even a day before he passes away,' Manolo told TOI after the club's formal announcement. Siverio is not what fans wished for when Armando Sadiku left the club, leaving a vacancy upfront. For a club that has had Rafael Coelho, Ferran Corominas, Igor Angulo, Alvaro Vazquez and Carlos Martinez as strikers in recent times, fans probably expected a more attractive name. Siverio is under no illusion about his popularity, or the lack of it, at least before the start of the season. 'Normally I watch all the games in the league and since I've come here, the top scorers have scored 10-12 goals in the ISL. I come here from Jamshedpur, scoring seven, that too after not being a regular starter. For me that's not important. I just want to help the team whenever they need me, even if it's coming from the bench or if I am starting,' said Siverio. Last season, only four players -- Alaaeddine Ajaraie, Sunil Chhetri, Jamie Maclaren and Armando Sadiku – scored goals in double figures. Siverio won't mind the perception anyone has about him. He knows the coach, and his teammates, trust him to burst through barriers, run endlessly, throw himself in the air, and fight for the ball like his life depended on it. 'The important thing for me is that my teammates make me feel valued,' said Siverio. 'The coaching staff know my abilities. It's important for a player to know what he's capable of doing, and what he's not. I know I can do a lot for the team and I'll be available for them whenever they want.' For a start, not just his teammates, but everyone with Goa on their mind will need him to deliver when the Super Cup champions host Al Seeb at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday. It's a crucial single-leg playoff against the Oman champions, with a spot in the AFC Champions League Two group stage on offer. 'We know it's a difficult game, but if we do the correct things, we can win this one. We have trained for a month, played some friendlies and I can see that the team is in good shape. Seeb Club are playing away, it won't be easy for them to adjust to the weather and conditions here. I'm sure we can win this one,' said Siverio. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
08-07-2025
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- Time of India
FC Goa settle for Javier Siverio as new striking option
Javier Siverio scored seven goals in 26 appearances in the ISL for Jamshedpur FC last season Panaji: FC Goa have identified Spanish striker Javier Siverio as their fourth foreign player for the season and are expected to complete the signing later this week. Among the six foreign players, only Dejan Drazic has an existing contract for next season. Having retained Borja Herrera and Iker Guarrotxena from last season's campaign, Goa will now add Siverio to the list. Two other new foreign players are expected to be signed, as replacements for captain Odei Onainida, who will return to Spain, and defensive midfielder Carl McHugh, whose two-year contract ended last month. 'Siverio may seem like an underwhelming signing, given that Goa have brought in tried and tested strikers in the past, but his (four-year) experience in Indian football cannot be discounted,' a senior official told TOI. 'He is also a team man, someone who will add to the team's strengths. It's important to have a strong and united dressing room, since only four of the six foreign players are allowed to take the field.' Siverio scored seven goals in 26 appearances for Jamshedpur FC last season. His India sojourn started with Hyderabad in 2021, where he was handpicked by coach Manolo Marquez after their time with Las Palmas B in 2016-17. The Spanish striker won the ISL trophy with Hyderabad, before moving to East Bengal for a short stint, winning the Super Cup, and then Jamshedpur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing Older Women should Avoid Learn More Undo Siverio will be a direct replacement for Armando Sadiku, who mutually parted ways with Goa after being knocked out of the Indian Super League (ISL). The Albanian striker took the league by storm with a fiery start, netting eight goals in his first seven consecutive games, the best start for any Goa player since inception. However, with playing time restricted, Sadiku struggled to find the back of the net in the latter part of the season, scoring only two goals in his next 17 matches. The Albanian striker started just six of his last 15 matches in the ISL, with coach Manolo opting for Guarrotxena. Goa are now preparing for the Preliminary Round of the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two clash against Oman's Al Seeb FC on August 13. The winner of the single-leg clash at Fatorda will qualify for AFC Champions League Two, the second-tier club competition in Asian football, while a loss for the hosts will see them dropped into the AFC Challenge League, a rung below. Goa qualified for the continental championships after winning the Super Cup. This will be their second appearance on the Asian stage after the debut at the AFC Champions League in 2021. Winners of the AFC Cup in 2022, Al Seeb are the big guns of Oman football, having won the Oman Professional League four times in the last six years.
United News of India
04-07-2025
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- United News of India
Jamshedpur FC, Chennaiyin Fc & Kerala Blasters FC confirm new departures
Jamshedpur, July 4 (UNI) Jamshedpur FC have officially announced the departure of Spanish striker Javier Siverio. The 27-year-old initially joined the Men of Steel on loan in January 2024, shortly after lifting the Kalinga Super Cup with East Bengal FC. His move was made permanent ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. After a quiet spell at East Bengal FC, Siverio found his rhythm again at Jamshedpur FC, netting three goals in eight league appearances in his initial half-season. He continued that form into the next season, scoring seven goals in 26 appearances while forming a solid strike partnership with Jordan Murray. His contributions helped Jamshedpur FC reach the semi-finals of the ISL 2024-25. Siverio also played a key role in their Kalinga Super Cup 2025 run, where they finished as runners-up after a defeat to FC Goa in the final. Chennaiyin FC have confirmed that forward Kiyan Nassiri will be leaving the club. Nassiri joined from Mohun Bagan Super Giant last season after three years in Kolkata but was unable to make the desired impact with the Marina Machans. He struggled for game time at his new club, managing only 500 minutes across 15 ISL appearances, with one assist to his name, which came in their 3-0 away win against East Bengal FC. Another ISL side, Kerala Blasters FC, have confirmed the departure of midfielder Saurav Mandal. He had joined the club on a three-year deal in 2022 from Churchill Brothers. He made just 21 ISL appearances in three seasons, with all three of his assists coming in the first two campaigns. The midfielder did not play a single minute in the league last season and was loaned out to I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC during the winter transfer window. UNI BM
