I-League Preview: Bengaluru v Chennai City The Pune-based team lost their season opener - the Maharashtra derby - against Mumbai FC by a solitary goal last weekend. Since then, Dave Rogers has seen his options increase. They brought in the Manipuri duo of Seityasen Singh and Gouramangi Singh who might be headed straight into the starting XI on Saturday. In addition to that, Milan Singh, who was suspended for the last tie, is expected to return for this game. Goalkeeper Subrata Paul is also believed to be fit after participating in training on Friday.
For East Bengal, new signing Robin Singh might play a part in the match. Ivan Bukenya earned the Red and Golds a point against Aizawl FC last week with a late equaliser after coming off the bench and the Ugandan defender might just be promoted to the starting XI by Trevor Morgan.
PREDICTED LINE-UPS
DSK SHIVAJIANS Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Key player: Seityasen SinghEAST BENGAL
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Key player: Ivan Bukenya
THREE KEY FACTS
The two sides have met each other twice, with the Shivajians prevailing 2-0 in Pune while East Bengal bettered them 1-0 at Kolkata. Founded about three decades ago as Shivajians Football Club, this is DSK Shivajians’ second I-League season. On the contrary, East Bengal, founded in 1920, are playing their 21st season in the country’s top division football league.
