NorthEast United FC will host ATK in their fourth home game in this year's Indian Super League (ISL) at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati, on Saturday evening.
The two-time champions are second in the standings with a game to spare and will be looking to reclaim the top spot once again as they take on NorthEast United FC.
Ghanaian Asamoah Gyan has already scored three goals in six matches. But Habas seemed confident of his defence.
"He is a very good player, he played three world cups. Our idea is to defend with freedom and with determination. He is a very important player for NorthEast. We have to have control of the field."
has had a bright start to life in the Indian Super League so far, having a hand in four goals (three goals, one assist) in just 493 minutes of football (six appearances).