Kolkata, Jan 1 :SC East Bengal have appointed Mario Rivera as the team’s head coach for

the remainder of the Indian Super League (ISL) season Today.

The Spaniard will replace compatriot Jose Manuel Diaz who parted ways with the club last month

and Renedy Singh took over as interim head coach.

Rivera had guided East Bengal to a second-place finish in the I-League two seasons back.

Rivera, a UEFA Pro Licence holder, guided the team to the second position in just seven

matches.

“We are happy to appoint him as our head coach. Mario has been part of East Bengal previously

and his experience in Indian football will be beneficial to the team for the rest of the season,” said

SC East Bengal CEO Col. Shivaji Samaddar.

Rivera worked with former East Bengal coach Alejandro Menéndez as his deputy for 32 games in 2018-19 season before he was asked to take over the reins. Rivera will undergo the mandatory quarantine period as per Hero ISL and will take over thereafter.

SC East Bengal will take on Bengaluru FC at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Tuesday.(UNI)