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Joel Chianese has been one of Hyderabad FC's vital cogs in their inspiring campaign last season, where they narrowly missed out on a spot in the semi-finals. However, the Aussie, after a brief stint with Perth Glory FC, is once again back in India, to complete unfinished business for the Nizams.

Indian Super League side ATK-Mohun Bagan will begin their training camp ahead of the new season on October 18, with them set to serve an eight-day quarantine period as part of the Covid-19 protocols. Meanwhile, the Hyderabad FC squad will begin their training on October 16, in Goa itself.

Hyderabad FC has added strength to their attack by roping in Spanish striker Javier Siverio ahead of the 2020-21 ISL. Having played his youth career at Spanish side Laguna, he represented Racing Santander in the Segunda B in 2018-19, helping them gain promotion to Segunda A División.

The 130th edition of the Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament will be held in and around Kolkata from September 5 to October 3, 2021. A total of 16 teams, including five teams each from the Indian Super League and the I-League, will feature in the tournament which was last held in 2019.