ISL 2021-22 : Arindam Bhattacharya steps down as the captain of SC East Bengal

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Xtra Time Web Desk : SC East Bengal on Saturday faced yet another setback as their captain Arindam Bhattacharya stepped down as the club’s captain after his highly unsuccessful stint as a leader of the pack in this season’s Indian Super League.

The ace goalkeeper on Saturday took to his Twitter to write, “I’ve always been honest about the way I’ve played the game. And at this moment due to circumstances around me, I am stepping down as the captain of SC East Bengal,”

“Like always, I will give the club, the shirt, and the supporters nothing short of 100% every single time I get on the pitch. And while I am off it, I will be there to help in whatever way needed. Let’s finish the season in the best possible way,” added the Red and Gold gloveman.

Arindam, who was the Golden Gloves winner last season with most clean sheets in ATK Mohun Bagan’s runners-up finish last year, switched allegiance to SC East Bengal in their second ISL campaign and was subsequently made the captain of the side.

But things did not did no go as per his expectation as he struggled with a porous defence at his disposal, conceding nine goals from seven matches this season.

East Bengal, who are currently winless in this season’s Indian Super League have six points at their disposal with six draws and five losses. They next face FC Goa on January 19.