After securing their first win of the Indian Super League season, Mumbai City FC will be keen to build on the momentum when they face SC Ea...
After securing their first win of the Indian Super League season, Mumbai City FC will be keen to build on the momentum when they face SC East Bengal at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Tuesday.
The contest promises to be an intriguing one with both teams adopting a possession-based style. Sergio Lobera’s side has averaged 511 passes per match so far while SCEB completed 476 passes in their opening game, which they lost to ATK Mohun Bagan.
Although Mumbai dominated possession in both their matches, they struggled to score. The Islanders have registered just one goal so far, joint-least among teams who have played two matches.
The pair of Adam Le Fondre and Hugo Boumous will once again be key for Mumbai’s attack. It remains to be seen though if Bartholomew Ogbeche gets his place in the starting eleven.
Lobera believes East Bengal’s inexperience in the league won’t matter much as their strength in depth will make them difficult to beat. “Our focus is to improve at every level and learn from our mistakes,” Lobera said.
“Nothing’s changed from what I want as a coach. I want to dominate the game and possession of the ball and create chances, but that’s not easy. They are an organised...
