Barasat, Dec 10 (PTI) In a big blow to table leadersMohun Bagan, Japanese recruit Yuta Kinowaki was today ruledout for at least a month after dislocating his collarboneduring their 5-0 thumping of Churchill Brothers in an I-Leaguefootball fixture here today.
The defensive midfielder Kinowaki had to be replaced byShilton d'Silva within the first five minutes of play, afterthe former suffered a shoulder injury and eventually had toleave the stadium in an ambulance.
Coach Sanjoy Sen said he has dislocated his collarbone asthe mood turned sombre despite the big win with the match onthe artificial turf witnessing four injuries including totheir captain Sony Norde.
"So many players have been injured which is extremely badfor us. And even after winning by five goals, there is no timeto relax as there are two difficult matches ahead," Sen said.
Norde had a slight niggle on his right knee and was seenplaying with his knee strapped.
Ansumana Kromah has injured his adapter muscle whereasArijit Bagui has also injured his ankle.
"These are the four major injuries and once they areproperly diagnosed we can confirm the actual status of theinjuries. We will practise tomorrow and day after tomorrow solets see what we can do."Blaming the Barasat turf, he said: "Maybe it's one of thereasons (Barasat turf). Norde already stated yesterday that wehave a good track record at Barasat but the condition of thepitch affects a player psychologically. But still, we have tobe mentally prepared as there are three matches to be playedhere." PTI TAP BSBS.
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