East Bengal have kick-started preparations for the upcoming 2021/22 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) in Goa and have played two friendly matches against Vasco and Salgaocar which they won 3-1 and 2-0 respectively.
New Red and Golds boss Jose Manuel 'Manolo' Diaz is currently evaluating the squad in the training sessions and so far he is satisfied with what he has seen.
What did Manolo Diaz say?
"At the moment we are getting to know the players. We now have many players and we are testing them. In the coming weeks, we are going to finalise the squad.