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Barreto likely to be fit for derby clash vs East Bengal

Mohun Bagan`s ace Brazilian striker Jose Ramirez Barreto is likely to be fit for their I-League derby clash against East Bengal on October 25.

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan`s ace Brazilian striker Jose Ramirez Barreto is likely to be fit for their I-League
derby clash against East Bengal on October 25. "There is still some time to go and I hope to be fine (for the match against East Bengal)," the Brazilian said during the sidelines of their practice. After injuring a muscle, Barreto pulled out after 24 minutes of play during their first I-League match against Chirag United SC on October 5. He had to sit out for two matches -- against JCT (October 8) and Viva Kerala (October 11) -- and Mohun Bagan missed their talismanic striker the most. The last year`s runners up lost to United SC 2-3 in their first match, while they went down to JCT 1-2 in their round two. Mohun Bagan`s first and only win so far has come against Viva Kerala (2-0) and they next take on arch rivals East Bengal in their round four fixture. Bureau Report