Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has stated that he is ready for the derby game that will see his side face Melbourne City.

He said that his side has been preparing themselves well for this game and that they are ready to take on their fierce rival.

Kevin Muscat said that he believes in hard work and that his players have been preparing themselves well for this clash. He said that for him as a coach it is important to find ways to make the players become better. He said that he is constantly thinking about new ways to improve the team.

The coach said that he always treats his players as individuals first and he believes that this is the proper approach to help them improve.

For him, in order to be successful, you need to work hard in the training sessions. He believes that a team can become successful if they can replicate their training sessions on the pitch and this is what he is looking to do with his Melbourne Victory side.

He said that his team is ready for the game against Melbourne City and that each player is motivated to achieve something for the team. He admitted that the game would not be easy as there will be intense pressure to perform but he believes that his players should be able to handle this pressure without problem.

For him, it is important for each player to focus on their task and to forget about the pressure. It is only in this way that you can win such a high profile game. He believes that he has enough quality in the squad and that if each player gives their best on the pitch, they should be able to come out of the game with a victory.