They are not to be taken lightly as they have put on an impressive performance against the CISF Protectors in their 1st match, winning 2-0 against them. Having played against the likes of East Bengal in the last edition, they have gained the experience of facing the big guns of Indian Football.
~: Probable Lineups :~
With Apuia missing in training, it is likely that Deepak Tangri takes his place. Coach Panos confirmed in Pre-Match Press Conference that both Alberto and Drazic will be available to play tomorrow.Mohun Bagan SG (4-3-3): Vishal Kaith(GK)(C) , Abhishek Singh Tekcham - Alberto Rodriguez - Mehtab Singh - Rahul Bheke, Deepak Tangri - Anirudh Thapa - Sahal Abdul Samad, Dejan Drazic - Manvir Singh - Kiyan Nassiri.
Coach : Panagiotis Dilmperis.
South United F.C. (4-3-2-1): Sunil (GK) ,Rishik Shetty - Md Altab - Rinshid V - Makakmayum Daniyal, Shaikh Mustafa - Rowan James - Shougouhou, Satminlun - Noel S (C), Chetry.
Coach : Kaja Mohideen Bhadussa.
~: Tactical Analysis :~
The Mariners are the clear favourites for this contest. And with the squad depth and experience that they have, they would definitely go all out against this team.The Derby win has massively increased the confidence of this squad. Though they didn’t seem to be at their best in the previous game, the coach and players have had more training sessions in the mean while. South United FC, on the other hand, would like to stay compact in defence and score via counter attacks. The team has a lot of young blood with good pace, which might catch the Bagan defence off-guard.~: Players to watch out for :~
Sahal Abdul Samad : A darling of the Bagan faithful, this man was a monster on the pitch against East Bengal. From creating chances to scoring a goal, this man can do it all. He will be crucial for the Mariners and the centre piece for their creativity in the midfield and attack.Dejan Drazic : The new foreign left winger was phenomenal in the past years for FC Goa. By fitting into Panos' gameplan, he will showcase his calibre by penetrating the defence from the left wing to score goals and provide assists.
Ashish Chetry : A super-sub of SUFC who scored against CISF, this pacey young striker with a knack of goals may be the trump card that poses trouble for Bagan's defence. The defenders have to be on their toes to neutralize this threat.
~: Date, Timing, Venue and Where to Watch :~
📆 4th August, 2026 (Tuesday)🕔 5:00 PM IST
🏟️ Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata
📺 Sony Sports Ten 5 and Ten 5 HD.
📱 SonyLIV App.
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