Internet Desk: AIFF Disciplinary Committee may give the verdict on East Bengal defender Arnab Mondal regarding his racist comment to Cornell Glen during the derby. But, AIFF claimed that they did not receive the reply of the show cause letter from the Red and Gold defender. As, AIFF remains close on Saturday, will they be able to give the verdict on Arnab if they receive the letter? I-league CEO, Sunanda Dhar replied, “We don’t want to delay this issue. We want to take a decision as soon as possible before this round of I-league. The decision will be taken on Arnab as well as Mohun Bagan assistant coach, Shankarlal Chakraborty.”
Arnab Mondal replies to the show cause letter
Meanwhile, Bernard Mendy did not train with the team in Bengaluru as he was in complete rehabilitation. Does it mean that the Frenchman is unavailable for Sunday’s clash against Bengaluru FC? The Red and Gold head coach, Biswajit Bhattacharya replied,” We still have a day in hand. Then we will take a call on Mendy.”
Earlier, East Bengal team reached Bengaluru today in the afternoon. Bengaluru FC will host East Bengal on Sunday at the Kanteerava stadium. Some of the East Bengal supporters from Bengaluru went to the airport to receive the players with a grand reception.
The Red and Gold brigade did not waste any time and got down to practice in a local ground at Bengaluru. The Red and Gold gaffer did not give too much importance on John Johnson’s absence. He commented,” I do not want to say anything about my opponent. I am worried about my team. At any cost, we will have to win to stay in hunt.”