Durand Cup 2022 Preview: ATK Mohun Bagan eye comeback against Mumbai City

Published at :August 24, 2022 at 1:48 AM

Modified at :August 24, 2022 at 10:45 PM

The Mariners have never defeated the Islanders.

The Group B of the Durand Cup has seen it all! With Rajasthan United emerging glorious over ATK Mohun Bagan and Indian Navy holding East Bengal to a draw, the competition has made justice to the phrase, “Football, Bloody Hell”. On 24th August, 2022, ATK Mohun Bagan will lock horns with Mumbai City in an encounter which proves to be the clash of two ISL titans. Fans shouldn’t forget that both these clubs enjoy the reputation of bagging top-notch signings during the transfer window(s).

The Stakes

ATK Mohun Bagan

ATK Mohun Bagan, to everyone’s surprise are at the bottom of Group B. Given the squad they possess and the tactical brilliancy of Juan Ferrando, this is something which would certainly bother the club. Also, the Mariners will be facing East Bengal on the 28th of August. Thus, the club will be looking forward to seal all three points in order to relocate themselves at a superior spot in the table and get their morale upbeat prior to the Kolkata derby!

Mumbai City

The Islanders are sitting at the top of the group. In their debut Durand Cup encounter, they defeated Indian Navy by 4-1 to announce their arrival. Des Buckingham’s side will be hopeful of continuing the winning streak against ATK Mohun Bagan.

Team News

ATK Mohun Bagan will be having a fully fit squad apart from Brendan Hamill. Hamill is reportedly suffering from stomach problems.

Meanwhile, Mumbai City will have a fully strengthened squad going into the clash.

Head-to-head

ATK Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City will be meeting each other for the first time in the Durand Cup. However, in the Indian Super League, the Mariners are yet to defeat Mumbai City. The sides have played five matches in total with the Islanders winning four of them. The other fixture ended in a draw.

Probable line-ups

ATK Mohun Bagan: Vishal Kaith, Pritam Kotal, Florentin Pogba, Sumit Rathi, Kiyan Nassiri, Carl McHugh, Joni Kauko, Deepak Tangri, Ashique Kuruniyan, Liston Colaco, Hugo Boumous.Mumbai City: Phurba Lachenpa, Amey Ranawade, Rostyn Griffiths, Rahul Bheke, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Vikram Partap Singh, Ahmed Jahouh, Greg Stewart, Apuia Ralte, Bipin Singh, Jorge Pereyra Diaz.

Man to watch

Liston Colaco (ATK Mohun Bagan)

Liston Colaco was in sublime form in the previous edition the Indian Super League. The winger went on to score eight goals for ATK Mohun Bagan and assisted four times in 22 appearances. The 23-year-old even displayed scintillating trickery at the AFC Cup 2022. Also, his performance in national colours in the AFC Asian Cup Third Round Qualifiers were astonishing. Since Bagan don’t have a proper centre-forward, the club will rely on Colaco to pitch in goals.

Lallianzuala Chhangte (Mumbai City)

Yes, Chhangte wasn’t a part of the line-up in the previous game and is not expected to be there against the Mariners as well. However, his inclusion in the second half may be a challenge for the likes of Sumit Rathi and Ashique Kuruniyan. The 25-year-old scored a brace in the previous match against Indian Navy and is expected to deliver again in the next match.

Did you know?

ATK Mohun Bagan have never defeated Mumbai City.
Mumbai City are the first Indian club to win a match in the AFC Champions League.
ATK Mohun Bagan have won the Durand Cup a record 16 times.

Telecast

The match between ATK Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City will take place at the Salt Lake Stadium. The game will kick off at 6 pm IST. The same will be telecasted on Sports18 – Sports18 1 SD & HD, Sports18 Khel (Hindi Commentary). It will also be streamed on Voot and JioTV.