Mohun Bagan will miss the services of veteran midfielder Lalkamal Bhowmick who is still hospitalized after getting injured in the last tie. Bikramjit Singh will come back from suspension and is likely to pair up with Sehnaj Singh in the midfield.
Dependable right back Pritam Kotal is also likely to return in the starting XI at the expense of Anwar Ali, which would mean that Kingshuk Debnath will pair up with Bello Rasaq in central defence.
Mohun Bagan, who are currently leading the charts with 25 points from 11 matches, have not yet tasted a single defeat in this campaign and will be eager to extend their lead further.
Bharat FC are currently placed ninth with 11 points from 11 games. Mohun Bagan lead the standings, having collected 25 points from 11 games.
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Their head coach Stuart Watkiss agreed that his side had a challenging game in store but expected his side to show renewed commitment and dedication.
"We are not coming into this game with the best of results behind us. We were off the pace in the first half in the game against East Bengal. We improved in the second half which was pleasing to see but I have impressed upon the lads on importance of converting the chances that we create," he said.
"In the last game, Lester Fernandez, Syed Rahim Nabi, Omar Jarun, Romuald Boco and Bobby Hassell along with a couple of others had great chances. I earnestly believe that the boys will get sharper with each game and we will soon see some new faces scoring goals."
Mehrajuddin Wadoo will return to the playing XI for Bharat FC after missing out against East Bengal due to suspension.