Published Wed, Apr 14 10 09:25 PM
Kolkata, Apr 14 (PTI) India captain Bhaichung Bhutia is expected to make a comeback when a struggling East Bengal take on another lowly-placed outfit Mumbai FC in a battle for survival in I-League round 21 tie at Yuba Bharati Krirangan here tomorrow. East Bengal coach Philippe de Ridder today named the inspirational striker in the 18-member squad, even as the Belgian was tightlipped about Bhutia''s availibility in the first XI. The Sikkimese sniper last played against Mahindra United in a I-League match on March 13 after which he pulled a hamstring muscle. After conducting an MRI, it was found that the Indian skipper would be sidelined for next 3-4 weeks and later he started training under fitness and nutrition expert Monica Ahluwalia who had earlier worked with Australian club, Sydney FC. Sanju Pradhan, the other striker of East Bengal, had also sustained a small injury a couple of days before. But in all probability he will be fit to take the field tomorrow, a team official said. Tomorrow''s match is very important for both the teams as a victory will take them out of the shadow of playing in the second division of the I-league next season. Out of the 14 teams, former champions East Bengal are now occupying the eleventh spot with 21 points from 19 matches. (MORE) PTI CORR TAP NIK SHN
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