India, Feb. 5 -- The ban in Asia will not come in the way of Mohun Bagan Super Giant's determination to retain the Indian Super League (ISL) title, new coach Sergio Lobera said here on Thursday. The shortened season makes it a different competition where the margin for error is less but at the "best club in India," finishing second is not an option, said the Spaniard.

" If you are in Real Madrid or FC Barcelona, if one of them finishes in second position, they are not happy. I know I am in this kind of club," said Lobera, 49, in his first interaction with the media since being announced as Jose Molina's replacement on November 26.

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