Kerala Blasters defender Prabir Das has joined Mumbai City FC on loan for the rest of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season. Das a two-time ISL winner with ATK and I-League champion with Mohun Bagan, has endured a tough start at Kerala Blasters since moving from Bengaluru FC on a free transfer ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
Injuries hampered his game time at Blasters across two seasons. In his first season,n Prabir made eight appearances. However, in the ongoing season, he has managed to make just one appearance against his former club Bengaluru in a match which ended 4-2 in favour of the Blues.
How does Prabir Das transfer help Mumbai City FC & Kerala Blasters?
Mumbai City FC, currently sitting seventh in the ISL 2024-25 table are under pressure to secure a playoff spot. By signing Prabir Das coach Petr Kratky gets a player who can bring in versatility to the squad.
Primarily a right-back or right wing-back, he can also provide cover on the left flank, giving Petr Kratky, the tactical flexibility of playing back five or three.
While Hmingthanmawia Ralte (Valpuia) has impressed fans with solid defensive displays this season, his limited attacking overlaps have affected the team’s width on the right side.
Prabir Das’s arrival could balance the equation. His forward runs and crosses could unlock defences while allowing Kratky to experiment with different formations, like a back three or five, to make the team more unpredictable.
With Das’s attacking capabilities, the burden on Mumbai City FCcaptain Lallianzuala Chhangte will also ease, after struggling with form due to opponent teams doubling up on him defensively.
