East Bengal Third ISL 2024-25 Defeat Sparks Fan Outrage: Coach Carles Cuadrat Addresses ‘Go Back’ Chants

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East Bengal's woes in the current Indian Super League season continued as they suffered their third consecutive defeat, this time losing 2-3 at home to FC Goa. The latest loss has pushed them down to the 12th position in the ISL standings, with zero points from their first three matches of the season.

Frustrations among the Red and Gold Brigade's faithful have reached a boiling point, leading to vocal protests at the stadium, with fans calling for head coach Carles Cuadrat to resign. Chants of "Go back" echoed through the stands, signaling the growing discontent toward the Spanish coach.

The passionate East Bengal supporters, known for their loyalty, have grown increasingly impatient with the team's poor start. Talking to the media during the post-match press conference, Cuadrat addressed this and said that the fans are rightfully angry. They expect better results and we will keep trying.

East Bengal's struggles come in stark contrast to the team's recent AFC Champions League Two qualifiers. Cuadrat remembered that despite a loss to Turkmenistan's Altyn Asyr, fans were still supportive, praising the team's effort and quality of performance.

Cuadrat also mentioned that their ISL campaign has been a different story, with back-to-back defeats leaving fans disillusioned. He acknowledged that the fans have every reason to be upset after three consecutive losses and no points yet to have earned in ISL.

One of the key issues highlighted by the coach was the lack of cohesion among the squad. He said that many of the players are new. They are still getting to know each other and will take some time for them to gel properly. Thus, urging patience as the team works through these early-season struggles.

East Bengal's next challenge will be an away match against Jamshedpur FC on October 5. With mounting pressure from the fans and the club's position at the bottom of the table, the Kolkata giants will be desperate for a win to kickstart their ISL campaign. For Cuadrat and his players, the road ahead appears daunting, but they will hope that time and persistence can turn their fortunes around.