Federation Cup 2016: Sony Norde doubtful for 1st Leg tie against Salgaocar

Mohun Bagan determined to win against Bengaluru FC in Siliguri. Image Source: File Pic
Mohun Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen with his footballers at practice session. Image Source: File Pic

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan’s Haitian International Sony Norde is doubtful for the club’s opening encounter against Salgaocar in Federation Cup 2016. Norde aggravated an injury while warming up before the AFC Cup tie against Maziya S&RC in Maldives, due to which he was not risked by Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen. The team management is awaiting a MRI report depending which he will fly off to Goa .

“We will take a call on Sony after seeing his MRI report,” commented Sanjoy about Sony’s availability for Salgaocar tie.

Mohun Bagan is scheduled to meet Salgaocar in the 1st leg of the Federation Cup on May 02 in Goa. The team is due to fly off to Goa on Saturday.

The Mariners managed to salvage a draw through a Jeje goal in the dying minutes of the match against Maziya. The draw enabled the I League runners to end the group stage as the group topper.

According to Sanjoy Sen, “I am happy to go through to the last 16 stage. But the real challenge for us will be the matches ahead.”

Salgaocar will be without any coach for the tie against Mohun Bagan. Sanjay Kashyap, who was the coach of the Goan outfit in the recently concluded I League resigned from the post. On being asked whether it will work to their advantage, Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen replied, “I feel they (Salgaocar) will come hard at us as they have nothing to lose. They are always a difficult opponent in their home turf and it will be a challenge for us to start the Federation Cup on a winning note.”

The Green and Maroon footballers returned to the city on Friday after playing their AFC Cup tie against Maziya.