Four years ago, Hyderabad FC had set its course with Albert Roca as its head coach before the Spaniard got a call from FC Barcelona. The club then turned to another Spanish native, Manolo Marquez, who came in and changed the club’s fortunes. In just his second season, he led the Nizams to the Indian Super League title and into another playoff the following year, amid turmoil at the club.
The Catalan has since taken over the reins at FC Goa and is leading the charge for the club’s return to the top of Indian football once again. Sportstar caught up with Marquez on the sidelines of the Sportstar Goa Conclave to talk about his time in Hyderabad, the future of Indian football, and more.