City have not won a game since its 1-0 FFA Cup Final triumph over Sydney FC four weeks ago as the Sky Blues continue to top the table, seven points clear and still remain undefeated in the league.

With the upcoming weekend off, Fornaroli feels his team will be rejuvenated for the clash against Perth Glory next Tuesday.

“When the team wins something, like the last cup... we need to take this passion again and start to fight for the league,” Fornaroli said.

“We want this passion, we want to win again, so we need to continue to work hard.

“We don’t have time for this (Cup hangover), but it’s normal when you win something and before there was a lot of pressure for this win and for the club.

“It’s normal sometimes the players will feel this and will go down a little bit, but we can’t stop because Sydney is continuing to win.”

Fornaroli also felt the Sky Blues would continue its impressive form after downing Perth Glory 4-1 away last week.

City sit fourth on the table after falling in the derby 2-1 to Melbourne Victory last Saturday.

El Tuna also was not buying into Glory’s inconsistencies this season.

“We know we can’t lose points because of Sydney,” he said. “Also when Sydney lose some points, they also have pressure because the team comes behind and puts pressure (on them).

“For us it’s important to not lose more points at home.

“You never know (against Perth), sometimes you win 4-0 and sometimes you lose. It’s incredible and away I know it’s very hard.

“Here (at home) I know sometimes we can win easy or it’s very hard, it’s difficult to say, they have great players so it’s another hard game for us.”