🔴 East Bengal IFA Shield Plan: Habas Says NO to Main Team? | ACL 2 + ISL Schedule, Treble at Risk?

🔴 East Bengal TREBLE at RISK? Habas’ IFA Shield Decision | ACL 2 & ISL Priority | Mohun Bagan-NEUFC Threat 🔴 East Bengal FC’s IFA Shield 2026 plan is creating a major selection dilemma. Will Antonio López Habas protect his main squad for ACL 2 and ISL instead of going all-out for another trophy? Recent reporting says Habas does not want to use his senior team in the IFA Shield, with the club still discussing its final approach. East Bengal are scheduled to face Mohammedan SC on September 22 and Punjab FC on September 28 in the group stage. The reason is understandable: East Bengal have a demanding AFC Champions League Two + ISL calendar. After drawing 2-2 away against Al Hussein, EBFC's next ACL 2 match is against Al Shorta on October 13, followed by Al Seeb on October 27 and November 3. In this video: • Why Habas may avoid using the main team in IFA Shield • Reserve/mixed XI possibilities • IFA Shield vs ACL 2 priority • Managing players before the ISL season • Is East Bengal's treble dream at risk? • Could squad rotation cost EBFC the Shield? • Mohun Bagan & NorthEast United threat from Group B • Possible Kolkata Derby in the knockout stage • Can EBFC compete seriously across multiple competitions? • Habas' bigger plan for the 2026-27 season Interestingly, Mohun Bagan and NorthEast United are together in Group B and meet on September 29, meaning either could emerge as a major knockout-stage opponent if East Bengal progress. #EastBengal #EBFC #IFAShield #Habas #MohunBagan #NEUFC #ACL2 #ISL #IndianFootball #ProfessorKalinga