The current Hero Indian Super League (ISL) League Shield Winners, a team that was ultimately beaten finalists in the 2019 Super Cup, and two teams that are ready to go all guns blazing to get a fourth match in the competition comprise Group D at Hero Super Cup 2023. Mumbai City FC, who won the League Shield this season, will now look to add the Super Cup to their trophy cabinet. In their first game, Chennaiyin FC will face NorthEast United FC in their quest for a long-awaited Super Cup triumph. The Highlanders, on the other hand, will attempt to rebound after a poor season in the Hero ISL. Following a valiant performance in the qualifying round.
Mumbai City FC regained confidence with a convincing 3-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC in the Hero Club Playoffs. They don’t need any additional motivation to add to their trophy collection. The Islanders will compete as an all-Indian team in the event. Des Buckingham’s team will be a good mix of seasoned heads and young sensations. Rahul Bheke will captain a team that embraces the well-built local unit that has served as the foundation of Mumbai City FC in previous years. Mumbai City FC’s domestic contingent played a vital role in their record-breaking Hero ISL season, and they hope to do so again in the Super Cup.
Chennaiyin FC, who beat the finalists last season, will be determined to win this Super Cup. They showed glimpses of significant threats during their league season but failed to qualify for the knockout stages owing to inconsistency and critical player injuries. The Marina Machans will rely heavily on Abdenasser El Khayati, the Dutch midfielder who is the foundation of their assault. Apart from him, Chennaiyin FC may rely on Ghanaian forward Kwame Karikari and midfielder Julius Duker. Captain Anirudh Thapa will also be crucial in the attack. If Thomas Brdaric’s team plays to its full capacity, they could severely harm Mumbai City FC’s chances of winning the group. NorthEast United FC’s Hero ISL 2022-23 season did not go as planned, as they finished at the bottom of the points table with only one win from 20 games. They will now compete in the Super Cup, seeking to recover from the agony of league play.
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