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[caption id="attachment_11403" align="alignnone" width="604"] Mohun Bagan team training at the club ground. Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption] Kolkata: Sony Norde is desperate to feature in the playing XI against DSK Shivajians FC on Saturday. He himself came forward and said so. Sony quoted as saying, ”I am available for the first 45 minutes. It depends on the situation of the game whether I will continue in the second half or not. If my pain increases, I will ask coach to take me off otherwise I will play the full 90 minutes.” Sony Norde injury woes continue for Bagan In the first leg, on 30^th January, 2016 it was Sony’s brace which helped Mohun Bagan secure three points in Pune. The result was 2-0 in favour of the Mariners. These are all history for Sony Norde. Sony later added,” DSK Shivajians have strengthened their squad with the inclusion of Sandesh Jhingan and the Spanish striker. They are a much more balanced side now. We are going into this match keeping one thing in mind; we have to win any how to stay in contention.” Meanwhile, if Sony plays tomorrow, he will be playing after a gap of three consecutive matches. Coach Sanjoy Sen will also return to the bench after suspension. The return of the gaffer will come as a huge boost for the green and maroon footballers. The Mariners gaffer said,” Sony is playing tomorrow but I have not made up my mind when I will utilize him. I will decide it tomorrow before the match. He will be featuring in the 18 member squad.” Sanjoy Sen is considering this match as the last lifeline for Bagan. He commented, “This is the last lifeline for us. We have to be very careful. If we lose we will out of retaining the championship and if we win we will be in contention again.” Sanjoy Sen later added, “Please don’t compare DSK Shivajians FC with Lajong FC. They are a very good side now with Aser Pierrick Dipanda scoring consistently. Their defensive line too has been strengthened with Sandesh Jhingan’s inclusion. The most important player for DSK has been the Real Madrid youth Academy product Juan Querro, who is the main game maker for them with Douhou Pierre. Don’t forget DSK are unbeaten in their last 6 matches.” On the other hand, DSK Shivajians coach Derrick Pereira did not want to talk much about Mohun Bagan. He said,” They are a good side with impact players who can change the game at any time. Among the top three title contenders, I feel Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC are much more consistent.” Although, Derrick Pereira is talking all good about Mohun Bagan, but his aim is to snatch away points from Bagan.