East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan: Three EBFC Players To Watch Out For In Kolkata Derby

The most-awaited game of the season, the Kolkata derby, had become one-sided in the last few years. However, East Bengal seem to be back in form before the ISL 2023-24 season's first Kolkata derby.

In this season's three derby matches, East Bengal have gotten away with two wins while Mohun Bagan won the other one. Some players have especially shone for the Red and Gold Brigade who could cause problems for Mohun Bagan.

Cleiton Silva

In the first few months of this Indian Super League season, captain Cleiton Silva was not in his best form. However, as the teams travelled to Bhubaneswar during the break for the Kalinga Super Cup, Silva looked like he got back his form.

While in 10 ISL games, Silva scored five goals, in the five Super Cup games, he was able to score five times and provide an assist. He could be coming back to the derby with the same form and cause ruckus for Mohun Bagan.

Naorem Mahesh Singh

Naorem Mahesh Singh is an excellent talent with a good sense of technical abilities. Starting his journey from a substitute player, he has now become a regular for the Indian football team under coach Igor Stimac.

He has also been a regular starter for East Bengal in the Indian Super League. His involvement in the games for the Red and Gold Brigade has not been impressive. He can still do a lot of damage if coach Cuadrat finds a way to use him better.

Hijazi Maher

When Maher was brought in East Bengal, he was already known for being a defender who can even be dangerous in the final third. Similar to their captain, Hijazi’s talents took time to fly this season, but it did in the Kalinga Super Cup.

He has been holding the fort in the East Bengal defense. Adding to that, he scored twice in the Kalinga Super Cup. He can be a major factor in binding the movements of Dimitri Petratos in the midfield.