ISL 2023-24: FC Goa vs Mohun Bagan: Match Report & Highlights

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ISL 2023-24: FC Goa vs Mohun Bagan – Build-up

FC Goa will eye a chance to go to the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) table when they host a rejuvenated Mohun Bagan side at the Fatorda Stadium, Goa on Valentine’s Day. The Gaurs are showing no signs of slowing down and remain undefeated in the ISL, but face an opposition side brimming with quality and high on confidence after the arrival of new head coach Antonio Habas.

FC Goa might have slumped in the Super Cup, but they are still going strong in the ISL Shield title race. They have played three games fewer than current league leaders Odisha FC, and can actually go joint with them atop of the table with a win over Mohun Bagan.

Manolo Marquez, however, will not let his side grow complacent and make them treat every remaining game as a final. The Gaurs need to bring their very best to oust this Mohun Bagan side, but a big win at home can further add fuel to their fire of charging for the ISL Shield title. A draw won’t be the worst result, but a loss can end up being an unnecessary hurdle and cause their sky-high confidence levels to plummet down.

Mohun Bagan have found some sense of regularity under new coach Antonio Habas and were able to get a much-needed win before this huge clash against FC Goa. The Mariners are quite behind in the ISL Shield race, but definitely not out yet. A big win against the Gaurs can rifle them back into becoming possible contenders for the championship.

Habas needs to ensure that his side, which are hampered by injuries, bring their absolute best to the table and can produce their best performance of the season to get a win. Becoming the first side to beat FC Goa in the ISL this season can be a massive booster for the Mohun Bagan players and validate the quality of the squad. A draw won’t be the worst result, while a loss can basically end their shield-winning dreams – as it would then leave them eight points behind the Gaurs.

FC Goa are still going to miss prolific defender Sandesh Jhingan after he sustained a bad knee injury in the AFC Asian Cup. Victor Rodriguez is also out for the rest of the season.

Mohun Bagan are going to miss the likes of Brendan Hamill and Ashique Kuruniyan for this game. However, the Mariners could welcome back the likes of Anwar Ali, Asish Rai and Liston Colaco.

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