KOLKATA: After back-to-back away victories, an upbeat Mohun Bagan Super Giant will be happy to return home and maintain their winning momentum when they host NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) in the ISL at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday. Spanish coach Antonio Lopez Habas has provided the right impetus to the side which is adjusting well to all conditions.
However, while fatigue can be a worry for Habes as Bagan will be playing their third match within a week, NEUFC will be coming fresh from their win against East Bengal FC last Saturday. "I find the scheduling a bit strange," Habas said on the eve of the match. "While we are playing almost back-to-back matches that include travelling too, another team is coming after a long break," he stated. The coach said Finnish international Joni Kauko is fit and is expected to make the starting lineup. Anwar Ali too is expected to make a return to the playing XI after getting match-fit.
