Zinnbauer’s charges are currently four points ahead of Raja, the second-place team in the log standings, with one game in hand. Despite suffering a loss, they remain unbeaten in the league and are now hot on the heels of Nabi’s men, with four matches left to play. Following their unexpected defeat, the Tunisian tactician, who has been linked with the Kaizer Chiefs job in South Africa, urged for calm among the club’s fan base. After the match, the 58-year-old coach expressed his frustration over the red card shown to their player in the 28th minute, stating that it made it difficult for the team to make tactical adjustments and turn the tide of the game against a fiercely defensive opponent.
He conveyed a message to the club’s fans, reassuring them that such incidents are normal in the race for the championship title and emphasizing the team’s preparedness for such scenarios. He reiterated the need to maintain a positive outlook and expressed confidence in the players, emphasizing their determination to secure the lead in the standings, regardless of the results of other teams.