<p>At the fag end of the league phase, Chennaiyin FC were facing a slight slump with star attacker Jeje Lalpekhlua going through a lean phase. But John Gregory's side ensured they had enough in the tank and made a commendable final push.</p>.<p>Gregory insisted that a striker's role was to score goals but at the same time backed Jeje, saying he had no doubts that the striker would bounce back.</p>.<p>"As a forward, I'd expect you to score goals because that is your job. Players may go a few weeks without scoring and that would mean a loss of confidence. But with Jeje, I knew he'd come back strong and even when he isn't scoring, he contributes to the team in many ways. He will be a real threat tomorrow considering he's in great shape," the Englishman noted.</p>.<p>One of two teams to have beaten Bengaluru FC at home, Gregory said that victory gave his side a morale boost ahead of the marquee clash.</p>.<p>"The fact that we have beaten them at this venue gives us confidence. When you know what to expect, it's a better feeling. That win showed us that they are not infallible at home. We are not afraid of anyone," he said with conviction.</p>.<p>A lot of Chennai's hopes will be pinned on Jeje but with a large chunk of Saturday's audience favouring BFC, it could be a tad intimidating for the visitors. The 27-year-old is quick to dismiss it and put the onus on the opposition.</p>.<p>"BFC are playing at home so the pressure to win is going to be on them. For me, I'm just excited to be playing in front of a packed stadium."</p>.<p>Jeje also hopes history repeats itself after he lifted the I-League with Mohun Bagan at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium back in 2014-15.</p>.<p>"I still clearly remember winning the I-League here on the last day of the season. Hope I will be able to do the same tomorrow," he said.</p>
<p>At the fag end of the league phase, Chennaiyin FC were facing a slight slump with star attacker Jeje Lalpekhlua going through a lean phase. But John Gregory's side ensured they had enough in the tank and made a commendable final push.</p>.<p>Gregory insisted that a striker's role was to score goals but at the same time backed Jeje, saying he had no doubts that the striker would bounce back.</p>.<p>"As a forward, I'd expect you to score goals because that is your job. Players may go a few weeks without scoring and that would mean a loss of confidence. But with Jeje, I knew he'd come back strong and even when he isn't scoring, he contributes to the team in many ways. He will be a real threat tomorrow considering he's in great shape," the Englishman noted.</p>.<p>One of two teams to have beaten Bengaluru FC at home, Gregory said that victory gave his side a morale boost ahead of the marquee clash.</p>.<p>"The fact that we have beaten them at this venue gives us confidence. When you know what to expect, it's a better feeling. That win showed us that they are not infallible at home. We are not afraid of anyone," he said with conviction.</p>.<p>A lot of Chennai's hopes will be pinned on Jeje but with a large chunk of Saturday's audience favouring BFC, it could be a tad intimidating for the visitors. The 27-year-old is quick to dismiss it and put the onus on the opposition.</p>.<p>"BFC are playing at home so the pressure to win is going to be on them. For me, I'm just excited to be playing in front of a packed stadium."</p>.<p>Jeje also hopes history repeats itself after he lifted the I-League with Mohun Bagan at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium back in 2014-15.</p>.<p>"I still clearly remember winning the I-League here on the last day of the season. Hope I will be able to do the same tomorrow," he said.</p>
