SC East Bengal on Monday announced a strong 33-member squad for the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) season.
Coach Jose Manuel Diaz said that the team have added experience in every department. The team has a well balanced mix of youth and experience.
The Red & Gold Brigade this time has experienced campaigners like Arindam Bhattacharya, Adil Khan, Raju Gaikwad, Balwant Singh, Md. Rafique who are seasoned with ISL.
Foreigners in every department are well experienced and have played at the highest level. Australian centre-back Tomislav Mrcela will be supported by Croatian U-21 national team stopper Franjo Prce who was part of Italian Serie A side Lazio.
In midfield, Ajax youth academy product Darren Sidoel and Slovenian midfielder Amir Dervisevic will play key role followed by Nigerian striker Daniel Chima Chukwu, a three-time Norwegian first division league winner with Molde FK, who will lead the attacking department of SC East Bengal along with Croatia forward Antonio Perosevic.
