The reinforcement is arriving. What would be good news for the Mariners is that ace defender Nuno Reis is set to reach Kolkata soon. The Portuguese star has finally got his visa clearance and is slated to reach the City of Joy on Sunday. Mohun Bagan who are currently in a rough patch would be dearly hoping for their 7th foreigner to join the camp soon.
Defense has been a place of bother for the Mariners. And with the team participating in the AFC Champions League Two, the Green and Maroon brigade roped in the veteran defender last week. But the 33-year old defender could play against Ravshan as he didn’t get his visa clearance.
But now, all that is settled. The agile center back who can also slot in as a defensive medio will set travel and reach the city on Sunday. As for the club, they have been winless for the last 3 matches, much to the bother of the fans who are keen to watch their team playing some good football.
End of Defensive woes for Mohun Bagan?
Head coach Jose Molina has been at the center of criticism for failing to win against Ravshan the other day. Mohun Bagan recently squandered a 2-0 lead in the Durand Cup finals, eventually losing out to NorthEast United in the penalities. In the ISLopening fixture, the side yet again squandered a 2-0 lead to grab 1 point from the game. And as for the match against Ravshan, the Kolkata giants squandered their chances in a lacklustre show where the scoreline remained goalless.
But with Alberto Rodriguez being injured, the Mariners are in the desperate need for another leader at the back. Tom Aldred and skipper Subhasish Bose have been the towers of defense, with youngster Dippendu Biswas turning heads with his impressive performances.
But the addition of Nuno Reis can surely help Molina ride the tide. With three successive Premiership title in A-League with Melbourne FC, the Portuguese star comes with a wealth of defense. And interestingly, the player can be incororated into ISL any time the need warrants the need.
As per the new norms laid down by ISL this season, any foreign player can be registered and deregistered any time during the season. Now this can work wonders for Mohun Bagan. With Rodriguez’s injury concerns, Nuno Reis can easily play in the ISL till the Spaniard recovers completely.
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