The Blues will be taking on their old foes, East Bengal on Tuesday. From now, Bengaluru FC requires only wins in their all remaining fixtures to keep their hopes alive. On the other hand, SC East Bengal hopes are also alive.. EB is placed at the 9th position.
It will be upon the senior players, like Sunil Chhetri to get over these difficult situations. The injury of Aashique Kuruniyan has proved to be fatal for the Blues. Bengaluru FC is lacking balls in the final third and the form of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu along with the defense line is another headache for the coach. The last could have proven to be a point to comeback but the goals in few final minutes by Hyderabad FC. Leon Augustine looks good with the ball and last match goal has added a lot to his confidence. Sunil Chhetri got his form back in the last match.
East Bengal is gaining momentum in the tournament and inclusions of forwards like Bright, the attacking line has got a new power. The defense is still a problem for SC East Bengal. But the previous draw with a team like FC Goa has with one man down has added to the positives. Maghoma will be a threat for Bengaluru FC for sure and the defense has to deal with him.
BENGALURU FC Playing 11
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK)
Parag
F Gonzalez
Juanan
Rahul Bheke
Suresh Wangjam
Leon Augustine
Udanta Singh
C Silva
K Opseth
Sunil Chhetri
SC EAST BENGAL Playing 11
D Majumdar (GK)
S Neville
R Gaikwad
S Singh
A Mukherjee
M Rafique
V Steinmann
N Das
Maghoma
H Singh
Bright
FANTASY 11
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK)
N Das
S Neville
Juanan
Augustine
Suresh Wangjam
V Steinmann
Maghoma
Bright
C Silva
Sunil Chhetri
Pic Punch-line : A crucial night for both Bengaluru FC and SC East Bengal
