"I think every game in this league is going to be very tough. Every team is pretty close. Even last year when we won one game, every game was pretty close. Tomorrow's match is going to be tough because they (Uttar Pradesh Wizards) are going to come in with a lot of confidence after their win (over Ranchi Rhinos). We will come with a lot of fight tomorrow and in front of our home fans, hopefully we can get a win," the Australian striker said.
The Uttar Pradesh franchise, on the other hand, had stunned defending champions Ranchi Rhinos 3-2 in their league opener.
Ace hockey player Prabhjot Singh, , who is part of the Mumbai franchise, praised 18-year-old Gurjinder Singh and said he is the best upcoming drag-flicker in the country.
"He is a very good drag-flicker. He has done well in every match and even in the national team. He is the best upcoming drag-flicker from the national side. He is scoring in every match. We have been playing for a long time and have a good combination," Prabhjot said.
"This is a lucky ground (Mumbai Hockey Association) for me. Whenever I have played here. I have performed well. Unfortunately, I won't be playing here tomorrow because I am still banned. I have a ban for two matches, so I will play from February 1. We will do well in the coming matches," he said.
Mumbai were thrashed 3-5 by Jaypee Punjab Warriors in their first game and goal keeper P R Sreejesh said: "We did not committ huge mistakes in the defense. We committed small small errors -- markings in the inside circle or making a pass to the defender. So these kind of small mistakes turned into a goal. We have to focus more on that and we will rectify those mistakes in upcoming matches," he said.