East Bengal club authorities decided to field 7 senior team footballers in the Kolkata League derby, but ultimately backed down due to the insistence of senior team head coach Antonio Lopez Habas. Antonio Lopez Habas has clearly stated that the AFC Champions League 2 match is important for the club at the moment, followed by ISL. The reserve team has reached the Super Six in the Kolkata League on its own merit. Before the start of the Super Six, the challenge to rise to the top of the group is against Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Mohun Bagan Super Giant has registered all their senior team. However, East Bengal is not playing any senior footballers in the end. The entire reserve team will fight for dignity with junior footballers.
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