Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI): Mohun Bagan Super Giant will look to return to profitable methods after they face Inter Kashi in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 match on the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday.
The match will kick off at 19:30 IST, and will likely be streamed dwell on FanCode and telecast on Sony Sports TEN 2, in keeping with a launch.
Tuesday’s fixture carries significance, particularly for Mohun Bagan of their title defence. The Mariners head into the match following a 1-1 draw away in opposition to FC Goa. Under head coach Sergio Lobera, the facet have mixed attacking intent with defensive organisation throughout the season. They have dropped factors in 5 of their final seven ISL outings.
They presently sit second within the desk with 21 factors from 10 matches, and a win will take them to the highest of the desk with 24 factors, relying on the results of rivals East Bengal’s fixture.
Speaking earlier than the match, Sergio Lobera urged his gamers to stay medical and never underestimate the opposition.
‘If we expect it is going to be a straightforward win, it is going to be an enormous mistake. I’m positive if we aren’t giving our 100 per cent, we can not win the sport,’ he said.
‘We have to put the concentrate on the factors, we do not want to consider the purpose distinction. We must be extra medical within the final step. The most essential is Apuia for us as a result of he’s a participant who provides us steadiness.’
Forward Jamie Maclaren has been a key contributor in assault, scoring 9 targets this season. He has been supported by Subhasish Bose, who leads the facet in assists, together with Liston Colaco and Robinho in large areas. In midfield, Lalengmawia Ralte (Apuia), Anirudh Thapa and Sahal Abdul Samad have performed essential roles, whereas Vishal Kaith has supplied stability in purpose.
Midfielder Abhishek Suryavanshi highlighted the team-first method throughout the squad. ‘Everyone desires to shine however proper now the one purpose is to assist the group and allow them to win. It’s not about my particular person purpose, however the group purpose. So if the group win, then I win,’ he famous. ‘For me, it is enhancing on daily basis and studying from the most effective in my group and simply maintain going, serving to my group each time I get an opportunity.’
Inter Kashi, in the meantime, come into the match following a 2-3 defeat to NorthEast United FC. They have confronted challenges in latest matches, with 5 defeats of their final seven ISL video games. They are presently positioned tenth with 11 factors from 10 matches.
Coach Abhijit Mondal acknowledged the problem of going through a powerful opponent away from residence whereas sustaining confidence in his facet. ‘Habas has been with us for 2 years. I’ll strive to not make any modifications. We will play within the previous system. Habas was in coaching yesterday and has advised the gamers what to do and what to not do,’ he defined.
‘We know that Mohun Bagan are title contenders. They are at a stage the place they must win all of the matches. I do not know if we are able to resolve something, however I can guarantee you that our group will battle for 90 minutes.’
Alfred Planas Moya has been their main goalscorer with 4 targets, whereas Sandip Mandi has contributed with assists. Midfielders Sergio Llamas and Mohammed Asif have additionally performed key roles, with Nishu Kumar and Sumeet Passi including expertise in defence. Goalkeeper Shubham Dhas will likely be tasked with organising the backline.
Sumeet Passi additionally spoke concerning the method going into the fixture, he stated ‘As everybody is aware of, Mohun Bagan are title contenders. Whenever you play in opposition to Mohun Bagan, East Bengal or Kerala Blasters, it is going to put strain on each of us. We will stick with our plan. As an excellent group, we’ll attempt to give them a battle and check out our greatest to play an excellent recreation.’ (ANI)