Kolkata: Seeking a direct play off berth, Juan Ferrando’s ATK Mohun Bagan will anticipate a win the preliminary round two of AFC Cup 2022. The Mariners will look forward for a better campaign in their second year, following a interzone semifinal exit, the first time at the hands of FC Nasaf.
We kickstart our #AFCCup2022 campaign tomorrow!
🆚 Blue Star FC
📍 Salt Lake Stadium
⏱ 7.30 PM#ATKMohunBagan #JoyMohunBagan #AmraSobujMaroon #MarinersInAsia pic.twitter.com/CtGAD4dsKt— ATK Mohun Bagan FC (@atkmohunbaganfc) April 11, 2022
On their endeavour, they will be taking on Blue Star FC from Srilanka. The Islanders have been hit with certain adverse situations. With an economic crisis ongoing in the country, the Islanders have been in a rough patch. While the team is set to miss the Captain and Vice captain of the team with VISA issues, Blue Star is only set to have three foreigners with all other U-20 boys.
Despite being the favourites to the tie, ATK Mohun Bagan have their situations to battle as well. With Roy Krishna, their most important goal scorer being unavailable, returning to Fiji at once, the coach will be having thoughts with scoring ratio. However, the blues continue as Sandesh Jhingan is set to miss the tie with an injury picked up in India’s campaign in Bahrain. The line-up is set to stay the same, however, it is to see who pairs up with Tiri to for the heart of the defence.
🚨 | ATK Mohun Bagan's star forward Roy Krishna won't be available for the Mariners in their AFC Cup opening fixture against Sri Lankan club Blue Star FC after reportedly having left for his home. [@ShibajiSports] ❌🟢🔴 #ATKMohunBagan #IndianFootball #AFCCup2022
— 90ndstoppage (@90ndstoppage) April 11, 2022
