Internet Desk: Mohun Bagan coach Sanjoy Sen has an enviable record against East Bengal and that perhaps has been the biggest moral strength for the Mariners against their arch rivals. Though the things would be a bit different this time as the Bagan gaffer has almost a new team to work with. Despite the fact, lets find out the new weapons who could turn out to be the match winners for the Mariners in the first Kolkata Derby of the I-League 2017-18.
Dipanda Dicka
Yuta Kinowaki
The former Shillong Lajong foreigner is extremely effective when he is completely match-fit. Unfortunately, he is yet to gain his full fitness. Though, he has started training with the team on Thursday. If he plays on Sunday, his duel with Bajo will be an interesting battle.
Chesterpaul Lyngdoh
Ricky
The right fullback was also a product of the Aizawl FC academy. Though he played his trade for DSK in the last season. Predominantly a right fullback, but Ricky can play on the left as well. His solid defensive abilities combined with the dangerous overlapping runs might cause serious problems for East Bengal in the derby. Both the fullbacks of the East Bengal side are a bit inexperienced and there is where Ricky would look to exploit.
The right fullback was also a product of the Aizawl FC academy. Though he played his trade for DSK in the last season. Predominantly a right fullback, but Ricky can play on the left as well. His solid defensive abilities combined with the dangerous overlapping runs might cause serious problems for East Bengal in the derby. Both the fullbacks of the East Bengal side are a bit inexperienced and there is where Ricky would look to exploit.