ISL 2019-20: Bengaluru FC news, squad details and other updates

Bengaluru FC, led by experienced Spanish coach Carles Cuadrat, will be expected to defend their title as they gear up for a challenging season in this year's Indian Super League (ISL). Pressure will lie on the shoulders of experienced players such as Erik Paartalu, Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to lead the Blues to domestic glory once again. They have made some interesting signings in the summer including that of promising India winger - Ashique Kuruniyan. Will Cuadrat & Co. successfully defend their Indian Super League (ISL) title or will we see a new champion in the domestic league this year? Also Read | IND vs BAN: Indian fans carrying banners stopped from entering Stadium ISL: Check out Bengaluru FC newboy - Ashique Kuruniyan "I used to watch matches and India players, but when I started out, I only aimed for the next level." Read @ESPNIndia's special story on winger @Ashique_22. #MediaWatch #RoomForMore https://t.co/Fg3XFFsTD1 — Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 13, 2019 Also Read | ISL 2019-20: Top players to keep an eye out for this football season ISL: Will Sunil Chhetri & Co. defend their ISL title? Rahul Bheke’s brilliant header ensured that Bengaluru FC would lay their hands on the ISL trophy for the first time at the end of the 2018-19 season. Ahead of the start of the 2019-20 ISL schedule, the defending champions have moved quickly to add to their ranks. New signings - Raphael Augusto, Ashique Kuruniyan and Manuel Onwu - will be expected to step up in the coming months as Bengaluru FC begin their title defence. Also Read | ISL 2019-20: Top Indian goalkeepers to watch out for this season ISL: All eyes on Bengaluru FC veteran - Erik Paartalu The competitiveness has definitely helped us in the preseason, because everyone’s vying for a place: @ErikPaartalu #RoomForMore #WeAreBFC https://t.co/e0VwKRUgyM — Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) October 14, 2019 Also Read | ISL: Bengaluru FC transfer round-up, squad details for 2019-20 season ISL: Bengaluru FC squad 2019-20 Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Aditya Patra. Defenders: Harmanjot Khabra, Rino Anto, Rahul Bheke, Nishu Kumar, Parag Shrivas, Albert Serran, Gursimrat Singh Gill, Sairuat Kima, Juanan Gonzalez. Midfielders: Raphael Augusto, Dimas Delgado, Ashique Kuruniyan, Ajay Chhetri, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Erik Paartalu, Eugeneson Lyngdoh, Kean Lewis. Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Thongkhosiem Haokip, Udanta Singh, Edmund Lalrindika, Manuel Onwu. Coach: Carles Cuadrat

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ISL 2019-20: Bengaluru FC news, squad details and other updates

Bengaluru FC: Squad details the 2018-19 ISL champions ahead of the upcoming season as they look on to replicate their impressive displays from last time out.

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