ISL 2023-24: East Bengal vs NorthEast United | Highlights, Report & Player Ratings

7:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the East Bengal vs NorthEast United match in the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24). The kick-off is just 30 minutes away! I am your host Aishwarya Chakraborty and will keep you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

ISL 2023-24: East Bengal vs NorthEast United – build-up

East Bengal are eager to end a four-game winless run in the Indian Super League (ISL) when they host a rejuvenated NorthEast United side at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on Monday, 4 December.

This could be a bit of an intense affair after the two sides played out a thrilling game in the Durand Cup semi-finals, with East Bengal aiming to replicate that result by getting another win over the Highlanders.

Carles Cuadrat has seen his side’s impressive start to the ISL campaign derailed over the last four games, having lost three of those fixtures. However, there were signs of resurgence against Chennaiyin FC and the Spanish boss will hope that East Bengal can pick up their performance level after that.

A win for the Red & Gold Brigade can be huge, as it’ll give motivation to the players that they can beat the other playoff contenders. It can get them closer to the top-six, but a loss can be particularly damning and potentially leave them six points adrift of the playoffs position.

The Highlanders will probably be vying for revenge against East Bengal after suffering a gutting loss in the Durand Cup. Even though they are undefeated in six games, NorthEast United know that they need to win more games to push for a top-four finish this season.

Juan Pedro Benali will be eager to get one over Cuadrat this time around and knows that a win at the Salt Lake Stadium can recharge his side’s momentum levels. Another loss to East Bengal can feel particularly bitter and intensify the fight for the sixth spot.

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