AFC Cup 2017: Bengaluru FC vs Istiklol - Probable starting XI for the Blues

Can  BFC repeat their Johor performance from last year?
Can BFC repeat their Johor performance from last year?

Wing Backs

Khabra could break open Istiklol defense
Khabra could break open the Istiklol defense

Harmanjot Khabra

Veteran Indian footballer Harmanjot Khabra will be asked to play a right-wing back role that he has cemented since his arrival at BFC under manager Alberto Roca.

A double-footed player with great composure on the ball Khabra will a threat running up and down the right flank.

A substitute in the first leg, Khabra came on for youngster Colin Abranches and made an impact during the last half hour of the first leg.

Nishu Kumar

22-year-old Nishu Kumar is a probable starter in the left-wing back role as he has played in a similar position all through the tournament this year and in crunch games last season during the 2016 AFC Cup.

A versatile player, Nishu's work rate and positional sense make him favourite to start down the left supporting the team in attack as well as defence.

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