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Punjab FC Coach Dermitzakis Targets ISL Title With Attractive Brand Of Football

News18•12-10-2026, 18:00

•Punjab FC head coach Pavlos Dermitzakis believes his squad has the quality to challenge for the Indian Super League title this season.
•The team features a strong focus on youth development with 10 academy graduates included in the 27-member squad.
•Punjab FC kicks off their 2026-27 campaign against Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday.
•Dermitzakis emphasizes a possession-based, attractive style of play while maintaining tactical flexibility.
•Captain Khaiminthang Lhungdim expressed the squad's readiness and commitment to executing the coach's game plan.

Punjab FC head coach Pavlos Dermitzakis believes his team has the quality to challenge for the Indian Super League title and aims to win every game.

Punjab FC included 10 academy graduates in their 27-member squad for the 2026-27 season, which is three more than the previous year.

Punjab FC begin their 2026-27 campaign against Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.