The only gameonSunday, the 15th of January see's Churchill Brothers host Mumbai FC at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco, Goa. The Red Machines did not get off to the best offstarts to the 2016/17 season, losing 1-0 to Mohun Bagan in the opener.
Despite the loss,assistant coach Alfred Fernandes, who is guiding the team in absence of coach Joseph Afusi, was happy with the performances of the team. Fernandes felt that the team was unlucky but is confident of securing victory on Sunday as they look to gel as a team.
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Kyrgyzstan midfielder Bektur Talgat and Mali striker A Kroma are still not available for selection,Trinidad and Tobago striker Anthony Wolfe though has been cleared to play and will lead their attack, as they look to kick start their campaign this season.
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Their opponents on the day Mumbai FC come into this clash full of confidence after beating DSK Shivajians 1-0 in the opener. Thoi Singh was the star for Mumbai, as his strike proved to be decisive, helping his team start their campaign in the best possible way.
Coach Santosh Kashyap will in probability go with the same team that beat DSK as they look to keep pace with Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan at the top of the table.
Team News and Injury Updates:
Churchill Brothers:Fulganco Cardozo, Richard Costa andQuan Gomes are doubtful for the game.
Mumbai City: Allan Dias is injured but barring him coach Kashyap has a full strength squad to choose from.