Kolkata: A relief for East Bengal team ahead of the crucial encounter against Bengaluru FC at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, which is known as the fortress for the Blues. Bengaluru FC will be without the services of John Johnson, the pillar of their defense as he has already received four yellow cards, the last being in the match against DSK Shivajians FC in Wednesday. The former Middlesbrough and Northampton town defender has been the main reason behind Bengaluru FC’s dominance in Indian domestic football since their triumphant. His absence would certainly put a smile on the face of East Bengal forward line
With John Johnson suspended and Curtis Osano already received three yellow cards it will put Ashley Westwood in a spot of bother as another yellow card will see Curtis Osano to miss another tie after the East Bengal clash. East Bengal will be desperate to take this advantage of a weak Ashley Westwood defensive line. Curtis Osano will also be trying to play safe so that he does not receive a yellow at this very important time of the league. The luck of fortune paves the way for the Red and Gold brigade many a times in this I-league and the absence of Johnson will be another lifeline for Biswajit Bhattacharya to put their nose ahead in clinching the first ever I-league title for the Red and Gold tent.