ISL 2020-21 Play-offs | ATK-Mohun Bagan vs Northeast United FC - Preview
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Roy Krishna (left) and Dylan Fox (right) in action during the last match between ATK-Mohun Bagan and Northeast United FC
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03/05/2021
ATK-Mohun Bagan are all set to face the Northeast United FC challenge in the two-legged play-offs clash scheduled for March 6 and March 9 respectively. While the 'Mariners' would take the field as favourites, Khalid Jamil's men would be eyeing no lesser than pulling off an unexpected upset.
ATK-Mohun Bagan
Where do they have an edge?
For a team that has conceded just 15 goals this season, it won’t take a second to figure out their strengths, but the compactness they’ve shown throughout is an aspect that ought to be mentioned. Apart from the stalwarts - Sandesh Jhinghan and Tiri, at the heart of the defence, ATK-Mohun Bagan possesses two of the most experienced side-backs in the circuit - Subhashish Bose and Pritam Kotal. With three Indian national team regulars in the back-four, Habas can skip worrying about the blocking part it seems, with custodian Arindam Bhattacharja is the silver lining, having kept 10 clean sheets this season - the most by any.
ISL: NorthEast United FC part ways with head coach Gerard Nus after just 11 matches in charge
The 35-year old Nus is the second coach to be dismissed in ISL 2020-’21 after Bengaluru FC let go of long-term head coach Carles Cuadrat. Gerard Nus | Indian Super League official website
Without a win in seven matches in the Indian Super League, NorthEast United FC announced late on Tuesday night that the club has parted ways with head coach Gerard Nus.
“NorthEast United Football Club announces with immediate effect the departure of head coach Gerard Nus. The club has decided to part ways with the Spanish national after taking into consideration a contrast in the team’s current tactics and the Club’s philosophy and vision,” the franchise said in a statement.