East Bengal at Durand Cup 2024: Preview, squad, schedule, team guide & live telecast details

The Red & Gold Brigade are aiming to clinch the Durand Cup 2024 title after narrowly missing out last season.

One of the iconic Indian football clubs East Bengal FC are looking to have a strong campaign in the Durand Cup 2024. The Red and Gold brigade, swaggering a brilliant squad, will be eager to show their resilience after last year’s loss against their arch-rivals Mohun Bagan in the final.

The season’s first Kolkata derby ended as a victory for East Bengal against Mohun Bagan. In the Durand Cup, the club has won 16 titles, second only to rivals Mohun Bagan, who have won 17 titles in this esteemed competition over the years.

Past History

This competition had a lot of positive outcomes for East Bengal. In 1951, the team won the Durand Cup for the first time and it became one of the best teams in this championship since then. These tales of success are not only spoken from their past but also depict a team that had passion and loyalty alone. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, East Bengal created historical achievements that built their national status, especially the Durand Cup victory.

East Bengal’s Squad for Durand Cup 2024

Goalkeepers: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Debjit Majumder

Defenders: Hijazi Maher, Lalchungnunga, Gursimrat Singh Gill, Nishu Kumar, Mark Zothanpuia, Mohamad Rakip, Provat Lakra

Midfielders: Souvik Chakrabarti, Saul Crespo, Jeakson Singh, Madih Talal, Vishnu P.V., Sayan Banerjee, Aman C.K., Tanmay Das, Shyamal Besra

Forwards: Cleiton Silva, Dimitrios Diamantakos, David Lalhlansanga, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Nandhakumar Sekar

Head Coach: Carles Cuadrat

East Bengal’s Schedule

M1| East Bengal FC vs Indian Air Force FT | 29th July 2024| 7 PM IST | Salt Lake Stadium

M3| East Bengal FC vs Downtown Heroes FC | 7th August 2024 | 7 PM IST | Salt Lake Stadium

M3 |East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan SG |18th August 2024 7 PM IST | Salt Lake Stadium

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Player to watch for East Bengal

In this Durand Cup, East Bengal’s David Lalhamsangha is undoubtedly a name to watch out for. David is renowned for his lightning-fast reflexes in the field. The youthful, gifted striker can score goals on his own and assist teammates in scoring goals.

His superb passing and dribbling pose a danger to any team’s defending. David has a great opportunity to establish himself to East Bengal coach Carles Cuadrat by winning this major competition. Carles’s success in the Durand Cup will aid him in securing a spot in the starting lineup for the forthcoming ISL season. Keep an eye out for this talented East Bengali player. It’s fun to watch David play, for sure.

About the Coach

Carles Cuadrat, the head coach of East Bengal FC, is a Spanish tactician with extensive coaching experience. He was previously employed at Barcelona FC as a Manager and later became the Head Coach of Bengaluru FC, who were victorious in the 2018-19 Indian Super League (ISL).

Carles Cuadrat is famed for his tactical defensive prowess and he has no doubt set his sights on multiple titles with East Bengal also apart from the ISL this season. Cuadrat’s side are hard to beat due to their resilient defence and quick counter-attacking intent.

Telecast and Live streaming Info

East Bengal’s all Durand Cup matches will be telecasted on Sony LIV, Sony Ten 2 SD, and Sony Ten 2 HD channels in India.

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