Kolkata, August 8: In the Group B fixtures of the ongoing 134th edition of the Durand Cup, Mohun Bagan SG and Diamond Harbour FC will play a crucial match tomorrow at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan from 7:30 PM. The Kolkata clash is expected to be highly intense, as it is a must-win match for both teams.

Diamond Harbour FC, with the same number of matches played and a better goal difference, sit at the top of the points table. Mohun Bagan SG, with the same points and matches, are in second place. The winner of the match will advance to the quarterfinals. If the match ends in a draw, the advantage will be with DHFC.

Apuia Ralte injured his left knee a few days ago during a training session, but is now match-fit, according to the coach. However, the number of unavailable players in the Green and Maroon camp has increased. Due to injuries, Suhail Bhat, Manvir Singh, Kiyan Nassiri, Alberto Rodriguez, and Subhasish Bose will not be available tomorrow. Additionally, Dipendu Biswas will miss the match due to a yellow-card suspension.

Dimitrios Petratos landed in Kolkata at midnight and joined the matchday-minus-one practice session, though coach Jose Molina confirmed he will not be in the match squad after just one training session. Jamie Maclaren and Jason Cummings returned a few days ago and participated in some training, but the coach said they are still not fit enough to start.

On the other side, debutants DHFC won their last match with a huge 8-1 margin, dominating BSF FT. Their new Brazilian forward, Clayton Silveira, scored four goals in that match. He said this will be great as their opponents are the best team, but DHFC will try to continue staying at the top of the group. Coach Kibu Vicuna confirmed they don’t have any card or injury issues, and there will be no squad rotation tomorrow.

Coaches View of Mohun Bagan SG and Diamond Harbour FC:

Nothing changes, every game is a must-win, Jose Molina ahead of the Kolkata clash!

“Here in Mohun Bagan every match is a must-win match, nothing changes, it’s not a different match. We have to play, we have to win” Jose Molina said.

Facing the best team in India is a big challenge, but DIamond Harbour FC always plays to win, Said Kibu .

“We are preparing from last week, it’s a very important game for us. We going to play against the best team, the best club of India, former champion of ISL and the Shield. So it’s a very big challenge for us. DHFC is always going to win the game. We will try our best to take the points and to qualify to quarterfinals“.

With both teams eyeing a spot in the quarterfinals, the clash will be compititive. Mohun Bagan SG will use their experience, while DHFC will look to carry their winning momentum. All roads now lead to the VYBK for a intensified Kolkata clash.