This is the first time the Tamilians arrive in the Maharashtra Information Technology (IT) capital, while the Reds play their second game at the Shree Chhatrapati Balewadi sports complex, having been beaten by East Bengal in a round two tie less than 72 hours ago.
The Shivajians will seek to integrate a few more of their off-season signigns into the matchday starting eeven under Dave Rogers for this tie. Subrata Pal may miss the tie, with Soirem Poirei continuing to deputize in this absence. Nirmal Chettri had a limp after the tie against East Bengal, but should be able to recover in time.
Chennai City arrive at the Shree Chhatrapati Balewadi sports complex, having been beaten by Bengaluru FC in their previous tie.
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
DSK SHIVAJIANSInjured: Subrata Pal
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Key player: Juan QueroCHENNAI CITY
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Key player: Marcos ThankTHREE KEY FACTS
This is the inaugural tie between DSK Shivajains and Chennai City. The home side are winless in their last three fixtures at home in the I-League, losing two and drawing one. Chennai City are yet to register their first win in the I-League.
