ISL 2022-23: Mumbai City FC ISL 2022-23 LIVE- Mumbai City FC will look forward to moving on from the Durand Cup final loss against Bengaluru FC and reclaiming their status under Des Buckingham in the ninth edition of the Indian Super League. ISL 2022-23 is set to begin from October 7th and the Islanders will be eyeing the playoff spot. Follow Indian Super League and ISL 2022-23 LIVE Updates on InsideSports.IN.
ISL 2022-23: Des Buckingham’s Mumbai City FC to forget pre-season adversities in ISL-Check Mumbai City FC Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
Finishing 5th in the ISL table last season, Mumbai City FC narrowly lost their playoff spot to Kerala Blasters FC last year. Although they looked like a shadow of Sergio Lobera’s Mumbai City FC, the Islanders managed to accumulate 31 points from nine wins in 20 games along with four draws.
Although the management kept their trust in head coach Des Buckingham who led them to a win in the AFC Champions League, the team went for a complete re-evaluation, letting go of most of their foreigners. However, Des Buckingham justified his extension, leading the team to the finals of the Durand Cup losing narrowly to Bengaluru FC.
Days like these will make us a stronger family 💙
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— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) September 18, 2022
ISL 2022-23: Des Buckingham’s Mumbai City FC to forget pre-season adversities in ISL-Check Mumbai City FC Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
Mumbai City FC in an endeavor to reach the lost status had the most extensive summer transfer window. The Islanders provided the Indian football fans with a shock when they roped in Jorge Pereyra Diaz who was all set to join Kerala Blasters. Not long before they brought it ISL 2021-22 Golden Ball winner Greg Stewart from Jamshedpur FC. They also roped in the likes of Rostyn Griffiths. However, skipper Mourtada Fall is set to continue as well.
While Mumbai City FC has the best array of foreigners in the league, their Indian contingent isn’t any less impressive. Ranging from SAFF U20 best player Gurkirat Singh to Chhangte who was awarded in the Durand Cup scoring 10 goals along with three assists. They also boast of National Team mainstays Vikram Pratap Singh and Rahul Bheke. Vinit Rai who recently joined them.
ISL 2022-23: Des Buckingham’s Mumbai City FC to forget pre-season adversities in ISL-Check Mumbai City FC Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
How Mumbai City FC should line up?
Mumbai City FC is studded with star players who are distinguished and attributed in their own ways and deserve to be in the starting XI. However, we at InsideSports.IN chose our choice of how the Islanders should assemble.
Phurba Lachenpa (Goal Keeper), Mehtab Singh, Amey Ranawade, Rostyn Griffiths, Vignesh Dakhinamurthy; Vikram Pratap Singh, , Vinit Rai, Ahmed Jahouh, Bipin Singh; Greg Stewert, Jorge Pereyra Diaz.
Mumbai City FC is set to kick off their quest on October 9th in the Gachibowli Stadium against defending champions Hyderabad FC.
ISL 2022-23: Des Buckingham’s Mumbai City FC to forget pre-season adversities in ISL-Check Mumbai City FC Preview, Team news, PredictedXI
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