East Bengal forward Naorem Mahesh Singh has been ruled out for the rest of the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) after sustaining an injury during his side’s 3-1 win against Chennaiyin FC on April 11.
In a statement on Tuesday, the club said: «Naorem Mahesh Singh, who suffered a knee injury during our recent ISL away match against Chennaiyin FC, is currently under the supervision of our club’s medical team who are assessing the extent of his injury.»
“Mahesh is expected to miss the remainder of the season,” it added.
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The 27-year-old came on for Edmund Lalrindika in the second half and was on the pitch for just seven minutes before sustaining the injury. He was replaced by Souvik Chakraborty.
Mahesh first came to East Bengal on loan from Kerala Blasters in 2021 before making the move permanent the following year. He made 114 appearances in all competitions for the club, recording 16 goals and 18 assists during that period.
East Bengal are currently fourth in the standings with 14 points from seven matches and will take on Bengaluru FC on Thursday.
Published on April 14, 2026

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