Kolkata, November 22: Jamshedpur face Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in a highly anticipated Indian Super League clash at Kolkata on November 23 .
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Both teams are looking to solidify their standings in the ISL table, with Jamshedpur currently in seventh place with 12 points from seven matches, and Mohun Bagan sitting second with 14 points.
Jamshedpur FC enters the match after a challenging phase, having suffered back-to-back defeats. However, a short break has given the players time to regroup, and work on improving their defensive and attacking play. The return of Nigerian defender Stephen Eze after his one-match suspension adds steel to the defensive line, which will be crucial against Mohun Bagan’s potent attack. The Red Miners will rely on their Indian core, with Steven Dias stepping in as interim coach following Khalid Jamil’s suspension, to implement a disciplined strategy.
Both teams have significant stakes in this match. For Jamshedpur, a victory would reinstate their momentum and strengthen their playoff aspirations. For Mohun Bagan, the opportunity to edge closer to league leaders Bengaluru FC provides ample motivation.
“Mohun Bagan is a strong team with quality players across the board, not just in one or two positions. Our focus is on stopping their collective attacking threat. We’ve worked on staying compact and solid defensively to counter their strengths. It’s all about teamwork and executing the plan effectively,” said Steven Dias about the match.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST. Fans can catch the action live on Sports 18 and JioCinema.
