East Bengal starts Asian Campaign without key Foreigners
2026 Durand Cup champions East Bengal will play Al Hussein on 16th September at Amaan International stadium. However, there are several concerns among the Torchbearer's thinktank due to absence of some key foreigners including forward player Chris Ikonimidis, who couldn't travel with the squad due to high fever. And, their star midfielder Mohammed Rashid also in doubt as he has a slight injury, but he travelled with the squad to Jordonian capital, Amman. Thus, head coach Habas will have to re-evaluate his attacking options before wednesday clash. Although East Bengal has a handful of good Indian attacking options like Edmund, Vishnu PV, David Lalhlansanga etc, who can prove themselves at the continental stage. Habas who is known for his counter attacking football, will have only one foreign option in the midfield, that is Dani Ramirez, who has plenty for experience of playing for Valencia, Getafe, he was also a part of Real Madrid B team during his early career. In the absence ...