Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab Live: Top 5 players to watch out for – The clash between Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab in the AFC Champions League is going to be a colossus encounter between the two sides. This gigantic and historic clash thus will also see the likes of some great players taking the field. Follow AFC Champions League Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab Live: Top 5 players to watch out for as Mumbai City make their AFC Champions League debut against Al-Shabab
This mighty clash will see Argentine midfield great Ever Banega, with Luciano Vietto and Senegal’s Alfred N’Diaye. Mumbai City on the other hand will go head to head with the likes of Igor Angulo, Bipin Singh, Ahmed Jahouh, and others.
We take a look at the Top 5 players to watch out in this encounter who would be the key players for either side.
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Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab Live: Top 5 players to watch out for
Ever Banega: The name Ever Banega is a familiar name for all football fans. The 33-year-old midfielder has been a fellow compatriot of Lionel Messi since 2008. Having represented Argentina in both World Cup and Copa America, the midfield maestro will surely be one of the key players for Al-Shabab.
The Argentine represented his country in the 2018 World Cup and has had successful career stints in top clubs like Seville, Valencia, and Inter Milan. One of the great free-kick takers of the current generation joined Al-Shabab in 2020 and has scored 13 goals in 50 games.
Igor Angulo: One of the deadliest strikers to have played in the Indian Super League will be one of the key men for the Mumbai City FC. Despite Mumbai failing to reach the top 4 in the recently concluded ISL, the Spanish forward scored 10 goals and registered 2 assists after playing 19 games in the league.
The 38-year-old forward started his career at Athletic Bilbao and played for FC Goa in the 2020-21 season and joined the Islanders ahead of the 2021-22 season. The talismanic striker will be one of the most influential players of the Mumbai Squad.
Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab Live: Mumbai City make their AFC Champions League debut
Ahmed Jahouh: The 33-year-old defensive midfielder is a workhorse that carries the entire Mumbai city FXC midfield. Having made his debut in the Indian Super League in 2017, he spent 3 years with FC Goa before making his switch to Mumbai.
He played 15 games last season where he registered 7 assists and scored 3 goals. The dynamic midfielder has around 90 touches per game and is excellently adept in tacking and snatching the ball from the opponent. Against a high pressing team like Al-Shabab, one can simply expect a masterclass from this Moroccan player.
Alfred N’Diaye: The Senegalese International has had a colourful playing career after representing some of the very well renowned teams such as Sunderland in 2013, Real Betis in 2014, Villarreal in 2016, Hull City in 2017, Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2017 and finally with Malaga in 2018 before joining Al Shabab in 2019.
He has represented the Senegal National team having made 15 appearances and also played for the France U21 team way back in 2011. He will play a key role alongside Ever Banega in the midfield.
Bipin Singh:
The 27-year-old left winger played a huge role in Mumbai City’s 2021/22 ISL season scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists being part of a crucial attacking line for Des Buckingham’s side. He has been with Mumbai City FC for over four years now and will look to add to his tally while playing in the AFC Champions League.
Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab Live: Match Details and Live Streaming
Match Details:-
Match – Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab
Date and Time: Friday, 8 April at 10:45 PM IST
Venue: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh
Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar
Mumbai City FC Squad: Phurba Lachenpa, Mohammad Nawaz, Ravi Kumar, Vikram Lakhbir Singh, Rahul Bheke, Amey Ranawade, Mehtab Singh, Mohamad Rakip, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Mourtada Fall, Valpuia, Mandar Rao Desai, Cassio Gabriel, Bradden Inman, Ahmed Jahouh, Raynier Fernandes, Rowlin Borges, Vinit Rai, Naorem Tndomba Singh, Chanso Horam, Asif Khan, Apuia Ralte, Vikram Partap Singh, Gurkirat Singh, Igor Angulo, Pranjal Bhumij, Bipin Singh, Diego Mauricio, Lallianzuala Chhangte.
Al-Shabab Squad: Fawaz Al Qarni, Zaid Al-Bawardi Hussein Shaian, Ahmed Sharahili, Iago Santos, Hassan Al Tambakti, Moteb Al-Habi, Fawaz Al-Sagour, Abdullah Al Shamekh, Khaled Al-Ghamdi, Abdulmalel Al-Shammary, Mohammed Essa Harbush, Nawaf Al Dawsari, Ever Banega, Luciano Vietto, Carlos Junior, Alfred N’Diaye, Paulinho, Hattan Bahebri, Nawaf Al-Abed, Turki Al Ammar Abdullah Al-Jawaey, Nasser Al Omran, Mohmad Atiah, John mary, Abdullah Al-Huqi, Nasser Al Bishi
Where will AFC Champions League match between Mumbai City vs Al-Shabab be telecasted?
Football lovers and fans can watch this game on the Star Sports Network. The game will be telecasted Live on Star Sport 3 channel.
How to watch this game via Live Streaming?
Fans can view this match via Live Streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar website or app.
Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab Live: Top 5 players to watch out for as Mumbai City make their AFC Champions League debut against Al-Shabab
