ISL 2020-21: ATK Mohun Bagan announce squad led by star Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan

ATK Mohun Bagan have anunced ir 27-man squ for upcoming ISL 2020-21 season.  squ features seven foreigners in Tiri, Roy Krishna, David Williams, Edu Garcia, Javi Hernandez, Carl McHugh and Br Inman. Green and Maroons backline will see a complete overhaul with arrivals of Tiri, Sandesh Jhingan and Subhasish Bose.

Antonio Habas-coached side conceded only 19 goals in 21 games during a triumphant campaign last season and with Tiri and Jhingan on board, ir defence will be one to watch out for in upcoming season, where side will also represent India in AFC Cup.

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Fijian forward Roy Krishna is likely to wear captain’s armband but Habas, who is kwn to rotate his skippers, did t reveal who will be permanent captain of his side. Speaking about formation and players at his disposal, Habas said this week, "For me, every player is important. I want to build a team of players who give his best when picked. Being a long league, we have to be careful of injury card problems. So it’s about keeping players rey for every position.”

Playing for first time as a merged entity, ATK Mohun Bagan will face FC Goa in its only practice match on vember 14, six days before tournament opener against Kerala Blasters.

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ATK Mohun Bagan squ:

• Goalkeepers: Arindam Bhattacharya, Dheeraj Singh, Avilash Paul, Arsh Anwer Shaikh, Aryan Niraj Lamba
• Defenders: Tiri, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhasish Bose, Sumit Rathi, Pritam Kotal, Prabir Das, Boris Singh Thangjam
• Midfielders: Br Inman, Ningombam Engson Singh, Carl McHugh, Pronay Halder, Michael Regin, Sheikh Sahil, Javi Hernandez, Glan Martins, Mohamm Fardin Ali Molla, Michael Soosairaj, Edu Garica and Jayesh Rane
• Forwards: Roy Krishna, David Williams and Manvir Singh

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ATK Mohun Bagan cover Benaulim fence to restrict visibility of training and set-piece strategies

ATK Mohun Bagan he coach Antonio Lopez Habas is set to continue with his closed-door training sessions in Goa, where squ is currently making preparations ahe of new Indian football season. ATK Mohun Bagan squ is currently training at Benaulim Ground.

As requested by Habas, fence of ground has been covered to restrict visibility of training sessions. decision was taken by Spaniard to protect team’s training and set-piece strategies.

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