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CFL 2026-27: Mohun Bagan has mainly used the Kolkata league as a development platform for the past few seasons. But the atmosphere of Monday’s derby (Kolkata Derby) is completely different. The importance of the match has increased so much that the head coach of Mohun Bagan Panagiotis Dilmperis (Panagiotis Dilmperis) has come down to direct strategy instead of actual judgment in charge of the Kolkata League team. In other words, the green-maroon camp is not seeing this derby as a normal domestic league match.

Multiple familiar faces in possible XI

A picture has already been made about Mohun Bagan’s possible XI. In defence, Subhashis Bose, Rahul Bheke, Alex Saji and Raj Basfour can be seen. Liston Colaso ​​and Kean are likely to play on the wings with Apuya and Sandeep in midfield. There are plans to play Sahal Abdul Samad and Manbir Singh in the attack. Deeprabhat Ghosh can get responsibility under the goal.

Sion’s injury may change the calculation

Although there are still two days before the match, the final XI may change slightly. It is heard that Sion Banerjee has a minor injury. He could be seen in Liston’s place when he is fully fit. Besides, Mohun Bagan has to keep in mind the specific rules regarding Bhumiputra footballers in the Kolkata League. As a result, the coaching staff has to consider not only the form but also the rules in the team selection.

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Dilemperis has a different view of Suhail

The impression of Dilemparis’ plan is also evident in practice. On this day, Mohun Bagan coach ordered Suhail Bhatt to practice separately. The incident is indicative of the separation of young footballers who will be trusted in such important matches as the derby. Several footballers are getting extra importance in the last minute preparation before the match.

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East Bengal is relying on the reserves for now

On the other hand, the picture of East Bengal is completely different for now. Coach Archishman Biswas rested the footballers of the domestic league on this day. Although the senior team practiced, the reserve team footballers did not take part in the practice. Akash Hembram is scheduled to take the field in the derby on Monday after practicing on Saturday and Sunday. Jessin Tick can return to practice from Saturday after recovering from injury.

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Habas leave the seniors?

After the previous match, Archishman said that his team will be stronger if he gets some footballers from the senior team. But that decision is entirely dependent on the East Bengal management and head coach Antonio Lopez Habas. With two days still in hand, the possibility of changing the situation cannot be ruled out. If the management can convince Habas, some senior footballers could be seen in Monday’s derby.

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Two heads face off in a fight for honor

After the loss to Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup, the Kolkata League derby is undoubtedly a battle of honor for the Green-Maroon. On the other hand, East Bengal will also want to prove the strength of the youth and reserve team. On the one hand, the direct intervention of Dilomperis, on the other hand, the decision to leave the seniors in the hands of Habas – all in all, the fight outside the field before Monday’s derby has also accumulated. Let’s see who’s strategy laughs at the end and who gets the taste of three points in the derby field.