'I Love It Here': Star Defender Mehtab Singh Commits Long Term Future To Mumbai City FC

Star Mumbai City FC player and centre back Mehtab Singh has committed his long term future to Islanders and assured that re's no or team in Indian Super League (ISL) that he would love to play at. 

Mehtab Singh was a key player for Mumbai City as y won ISL Cup last season beating Mohun Bagan SG in a dramatic final. However, ir 2024-25 season has started with a rocky beginning, as y are winless after ir first two games of season. 

In an exclusive chat with Republic World, Mehtab Singh touched upon his time with Mumbai City, his bond with members and reflected on a disappointing start to season. 

Mehtab Singh commits future to Mumbai City

Mehtab Singh joined Mumbai City FC back in October 2020 and since n has emerged as one of key players for Islanders. During his time at Mumbai City, Mehtab Singh has won two ISL Cups and two ISL Shields. 

Speaking to Republic World on his time with Islanders, Mehtab revealed that club has been excellent to him since he joined and he loves playing for team. 

“I have an excellent relation with Mumbai City since start of my career. bond with physios, coaches and members is great. I love it here in Mumbai and I don't feel like going anywhere else. I don't want to play anywhere else,” revealed Mehtab Singh to Republic World. 

Mehtab Singh furr mitted that he loves playing under Mumbai City manager Petr Kratky. He appreciates transparency Petr Kratky has brought in Indian dressing room.

“We can talk face to face with Petr Kratky anytime we want. We have open conversations on our lapses and what we need to improve upon. He also makes us realise that we have a huge responsibility playing for Indian National Team and leership that comes with it. We have a lot of great discussion”, revealed 26-year old centre back. 

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Mumbai City's disappointing start

Mumbai City has endured a troubling start to season, having drawn ir first game against Mohun Bagan SG 2-2 and losing ir second game against Jamshedpur FC 3-2. 

Mehtab Singh revealded that a lot of players are new and apting to each or's game will take some time. 

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“We have started well but it takes time for things to settle down. Practice is different but we need game time to apt to each or's games, playstyles and changes in team. We will look at how to improve on our mistakes. Ups and downs are normal in start and we will try apt quickly,” said Mehtab Singh

Islanders' backline has furr conceded five goals in two games and have found it tough to cut down on chances by opposition defenders. Mehtab Singh has ressed defensive issue and reveals where Mumbai City could improve ir game. 

“All defenders including me are not happy with ourselves for conceding 5 goals in 2 games. mood is never good when you conced 3-4 goals in a match. We keep playing it back in our hes on how we could've improved or how I could've stopped that goal from being conceded. It's b conceding se many goals in 2 matches but we'll try to recover ourselves and work on se mistakes soon”, revealed Mehtab Singh. 

Mumbai City will face Bengaluru FC in ir next ISL game on October 2nd, 2024. It will also mark ir first home game of season and defending Cup champions will want to get in win column as soon as possible.