East Bengal’s reserve-team coach Bino George has urged for more investment in the reserve team of East Bengal. In an interaction on social media, George has requested the top brass of all the clubs that are running youth development projects saying, "The clubs including East Bengal should invest more in the youth development teams. The maximum of the total investment, made by a club goes to the senior teams. The footballers of the senior team obtain huge amounts of money. But youth teams are the pillars of these clubs. Footballers of the future will come from youth teams. So, the club must invest more in them to promote properly."

However, East Bengal under-21 squad won against Luton Town FC in a preparatory match by three goals on Wednesday. Shyamal Besra, Guite, and Bunando Singh scored for the winners. Bunando Singh, the right-back scored an amazing goal and he drew the attention of the spectators and even the Luton Town coaches. 

The team will start their campaign against Crystal palace in the Next generation Cup, to be held in London.

On the other hand, Mohun Bagan Super Giants (MBSG) is likely to charge a huge amount of compensation if Anwar Ali, following the AIFF's Players Status Committee's meeting has to leave the Mariners. The compensation might be around Rs 15 crore! That includes existing money left in the period, reputational loss, credibility loss, and public humiliation. 

The AIFF Players’ Status Committee is scheduled to sit on the issue on Friday.