SC East Bengal on Monday introduced a 33-member squad for the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) in Goa, with the Kolkata membership hoping to enhance upon its disappointing efficiency final 12 months below a brand new coach.
The Kolkata giants, who had completed ninth final 12 months out of 11 groups, have signed Spanish coach Jose Manuel Diaz for this season, which begins on November 19.
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SC East Bengal may have ISL Golden Glove winner Arindam Bhattacharya in purpose this season, having jumped ship from ATK Mohun Bagan. The likes of India worldwide Adil Khan will strengthen the backline with Raju Gaikwad including expertise after extending his keep.
Former Perth Glory defender and Australian centre-back Tomislav Mrcela will marshal the troops from the again, supported by Croatian U-21 nationwide workforce stopper Franjo Prce, who was a part of Italian Serie A facet Lazio.
The midfield has been bolstered by India U-23 worldwide Amarjit Singh Kiyam who may have help from seasoned campaigners like Md. Rafique, Jackichand Singh and Bikash Jairu.
Ajax youth academy product Darren Sidoel and Slovenian midfielder Amir Dervisevic can even pull the strings for the Kolkata-based membership, each having rubbed shoulders with a number of the greatest within the enterprise.
Nigerian striker Daniel Chima Chukwu, a three-time Norwegian first division league winner with Molde FK, will lead the attacking line for SC East Bengal. Croatia ahead Antonio Perosevic can be there to help together with Balwant Singh.
SC East Bengal will face Jamshedpur FC on November 21 to start their marketing campaign.
The squad:
Goalkeepers: Arindam Bhattacharya, Sankar Roy, Suvam Sen.
Defenders: Daniel Gomes, Joyner Lourenco, Raju Gaikwad, Adil Khan, Hira Mondal, Ankit Mukherjee, Goutam Singh, Tomislav Mrcela, Franjo Prce, Sarineo Fernandes, Akashdeep Singh.
Midfielders: Jackichand Singh, Sourav Das, Angousana Wahengbam, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Md Rafique, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Bikash Jairu, Amir Dervisevic, Darren Sidoel, Romeo Fernandes, Songpu Singsit, Loken Metei.
Forwards: Balwant Singh, Thongkhosiem Haokip, Naorem Mahesh, Siddhant Shirodkar, Daniel Chima Chukwu, Antonio Perosevic, Subha Ghosh.
