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East Bengal desperate to revive fortunes under new coach

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Kolkata, Oct 18: A beleaguered East Bengal will look to turn their season around under new head coach Oscar Bruzon when they face arch-rivals Mohun Bagan in the much-anticipated ISL Kolkata derby on Saturday.
The season’s first derby, originally scheduled during the Durand Cup in August, was abandoned due to security concerns amid the RG Kar rape-and-murder protests, leaving fans eagerly awaiting for this showdown between the two Kolkata giants.
Since that abandonment, fortunes have been rough for East Bengal.
Four consecutive defeats led to the departure of last season’s Super Cup-winning coach Carles Cuadrat.
The Red and Gold Brigade remain the only team without a win in the 13-team standings, adding pressure on Bruzon to steady the ship and deliver results.On the other hand, Mohun Bagan have displayed their attacking flair but have struggled defensively, conceding seven goals in their first four games.Currently sitting in fourth place with two wins, one draw, and one loss, they will aim to tighten their defense as they head into this high-stakes derby. (PTI)

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