ISL 2019: Mumbai City boosted by Borges, Sougou fitness against NorthEast United
Mumbai City is coming into the Indian Super League (ISL) fixture on the back of back-to-back home defeats in which it conceded eight goals.
Published : Nov 26, 2019 19:52 IST
NorthEast United will look to consolidate its position in the top half of the Indian Super League table when it hosts Mumbai City FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Wednesday evening. The Highlanders have started this season in style as they are one of the three sides yet to face a defeat. Coach Robert Jarni seems to have struck a chord with the players and the results are evident with the club amassing eight points from four matches. The Croatian would be pleased with the form of Redeem Tlang who has been exceptional with two goals to his name. Star striker Asamoah Gyan should make it into the matchday squad after picking up an injury before the international break. There is a concern for Jarni defensively with central defender Kai Heerings suspended following his involvement in an on-field tussle against FC Goa early this month. The Highlanders’ assistant coach Khalid Jamil was quick to point out that NorthEast would be playing to its strengths against a strong Mumbai outfit. “Three points against Mumbai is very important. There are no injuries, but Kai (Heerings) will be missing. We will play like we usually do, and we are up against a very good team. So, we can’t take them lightly,” said Jamil.