Three ways in which Armando Sadiku will help Mohun Bagan Super Giant

The striker’s arrival is quite promising and the fans of the Mariners cannot wait to see him on the field.

Armando Sadiku is one of the new faces in the Indian Super League ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. The striker signed for Mohun Bagan Super Giant and makes for a brilliant acquisition ahead of the new season where they will be defending the ISL title after winning it during the 2022-23 season.

The striker has a lot of experience under his belt after playing club football in countries like Albania, Switzerland, Poland, Bolivia and Spain. He might be in his early thirties, but the striker will be a crucial piece of the puzzle for Juan Ferrando as he prepares to guide the Mariners to more titles and success in the forthcoming season.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will need all the help they can get in order to defend the title. Clubs like Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC, FC Goa, Odisha FC and more are strengthening their teams to dethrone the Mariners and win the title in the 2023-24 season. Here are three ways in which Armando Sadiku will be a help to the Mariners in the upcoming campaign.

Experience

Armando Sadiku has played football extensively in Europe. His experience playing there will certainly help Mohun Bagan SG and elevate the levels of their gameplay. The 32-year-old will be a great leader for young players like Shubho Paul and Kiyan Nassiri. They can learn a few things from the Albanian and polish their games even more.

While the upcoming season will be Armando Sadiku’s first-ever experience in Asian football, his experience of playing in Europe will certainly give him an edge. Having a figure with so much experience and leadership qualities is what makes him an exciting signing.

A Goal-Scorer

Armando Sadiku is an exceptional goalscorer and his skills will be vital to Mohun Bagan SG. The Mariners will become a lethal side with someone like Sadiku in the squad who can consistently find the back of the net thanks to his finishing abilities. 

His presence will drastically reduce the pressure from Jason Cummings’ shoulders who is also going to make his debut in Indian football. Both strikers can work together owing to their experience and complement each other. It is tough to score against the Mariners and with their strike force becoming even stronger, they will be a tough side to beat.

Squad Depth

One of the major areas that any title-challenging team that needs reinforcement is squad depth. One can never predict injuries but one can definitely prepare for them. Jason Cummings and Armando Sadiku can be rotated easily and the Mariners would not sacrifice quality in the attacking department.

Armando Sadiku’s arrival gives a lot of options upfront to Juan Ferrando. The head coach will aim to challenge for the trophy in each tournament that MBSG participates in whether it is the Durand Cup, the Indian Super League or the Hero Super Cup. Having plenty of options in the forward line can be a good headache for the tactician.