Bagan rules out injured Barreto for Lajong encounter

Mohun Bagan striker Jose Ramirez Barreto, who suffered a hamstring injury during their last encounter with East Bengal, has been ruled out of fixture against local side Lajong FC.

Shillong: Mohun Bagan striker Jose Ramirez Barreto, who suffered a hamstring injury during their last encounter with East Bengal, has been ruled out of Thursday`s fixture against local side Lajong FC.

Bagan coach Karim Bencherifa said the Brazilian forward suffered hamstring pull and is expected to be examined by doctors this evening."Only then can we say more on his injury. We feel he may not be available for some two weeks or more," he added.Another key player, Mohanraj has been suspended for a match for receiving two yellow cards in their last match. Bureau Report