Exciting Start for Indian Super League 2024-25: Mohun Bagan and East Bengal Ready for Action
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season is about to kick off, and the teams are gearing up for an exciting competition. The Media Day event in Kolkata saw coaches and captains from various teams sharing their thoughts and plans for the upcoming season.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG)
Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the defending champions, are ready to defend their title under the new head coach, Jose Molina. Molina, who replaced Antonio Lopez Habas, said, “It’s a process to prepare the team for the ISL. We have been working together for a month and there are still a few things to improve upon. We are confident in our players and the way we have trained until now.”
East Bengal FC (EBFC)
East Bengal FC has strengthened their squad with new players. Coach Carles Cuadrat is optimistic about the new season, stating, “It’s a different season with different players, and hence I wouldn’t like to compare to the last campaign, because every team is in a different situation as they were last time around. We have the complete squad with us and we will have to be competitive from day one.”
Other Teams
The event also featured representatives from other clubs:
- Mohammedan SC (MSC): Newly promoted to the ISL, coach Andrey Chernyshov and captain Samad Ali Mallick are excited to challenge for the playoffs.
- Odisha FC (OFC): Coach Sergio Lobera aims to replicate last season’s success, where they reached the ISL semi-finals for the first time.
- NorthEast United FC (NEUFC): Coach Benali is looking forward to building on their Durand Cup victory.
- Jamshedpur FC (JFC): Coach Khalid Jamil praised the new ISL rules and is one of the two Indian head coaches in the league.
- Punjab FC (PFC): New coach Panagiotis Dilmperis is happy with the team’s new players and aims for a strong start.
The ISL 2024-25 season promises to be thrilling with all teams eager to perform their best and entertain the fans.
Doubts Revealed
Indian Super League (ISL) -: The Indian Super League (ISL) is a football (soccer) league in India where different teams from various cities compete against each other.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant -: Mohun Bagan Super Giant is a famous football team from Kolkata, India. They have a long history and many fans.
East Bengal FC -: East Bengal FC is another popular football team from Kolkata, India. They are rivals with Mohun Bagan.
Jose Molina -: Jose Molina is the new coach of the Mohun Bagan Super Giant team. A coach is like a teacher for the players, helping them play better.
Carles Cuadrat -: Carles Cuadrat is the coach of East Bengal FC. He helps the team plan their games and improve their skills.
Mohammedan SC -: Mohammedan SC is a football team that has recently been promoted to play in the Indian Super League. ‘Promoted’ means they did well in a lower league and now get to play in the higher league.
Odisha FC -: Odisha FC is a football team from the state of Odisha in India. They did well last season and reached the semi-finals.