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Xtra Time Web Desk: SC East Bengal will take on ATK Mohun Bagan in their opening game of the 2020-21 Hero Indian Super League campaign, set to take place on November 27, at the Tilak Maidan Stadium. The fixtures of the league were announced until the eleventh round of games on Friday.
The season will begin on November 20 with an opening-day clash between ATK Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters FC. We know how tough any game would be. But for us to get the reigning champions and to get a massive derby out of the way is something for us to train for. It’s a massive game for our players and we can’t wait. We will be looking forward to it,” SC East Bengal head coach Robbie Fowler said.
“We are weeks behind in terms of preparation. But all we can do is get the team as ready as we can. We really will be ready. No pressure on our boys. We are new boys in the league. Let’s put all the pressure on ATK Mohun Bagan,” added the Liverpool and England legend.
SC East Bengal also hit the training ground on Friday under the watchful eyes of Fowler with Anthony Pilkington, Danny Fox and Aaron Joshua Amadi Holloway joining members of the Indian contingent at the SESA football academy ground in Sircaim.
“It was a good day. We were in quarantine for 14 days. First time we saw the lads. They enjoyed the training session. We know it is difficult for us as we are behind. But we will work hard and try and get up to speed as soon as possible,” Fowler said.