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Edmilson showcaused for confronting coach, beating player

East Bengal today showcaused their Brazilian striker Edmilson Marques who had a spat with coach Subhas Bhowmick that led to a scuffle with fellow player Saumik Dey inside the dressing room.

Kolkata: East Bengal today showcaused their Brazilian striker Edmilson Marques who had a spat with coach
Subhas Bhowmick that led to a scuffle with fellow player Saumik Dey inside the dressing room. Livid with Edmilson`s misconduct yesterday, East Bengal have refrained him from joining practice and the Brazilian will also be omitted from their Durand Cup squad. "We have asked him to explain within 24 hours and he is not allowed to join practice. Players have objected to his presence in the practice so he will have to sit out. He will also be excluded from the Durand Cup squad," East Bengal football secretary Santosh Bhattacharya said. Edmilson today turned up for the morning practice at the club tent and remained on the bench. The Brazilian was seen having a word with India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who had come to see the practice. Bhutia, who has signed for East Bengal for the upcoming season, is engaged in a row with Mohun Bagan. An ugly incident occured between the coach and the player after Edmilson was fouled by Bhowmick during a practice match. He also reportedly beat up Saumik Dey in the dressing room. "The incident on the field was something routine, but what happened in the dressing room was totally uncalled for. Everybody is livid about him. He has to explain and the bear the consequences that will follow," Bhattacharya said. East Bengal had a disastrous start to the season, crashing out of IFA Shield after two consecutive losses. Bureau Report