Kolkata: There is a sense of freshness and a break from the monotony of daily life. Fans have regrouped, players have trained their minds, and so have their coaches. Mohun Bagan Super Giant are set to renew its August rivalry with Mohammedan Sporting as they face off in the Indian Super League’s (ISL) first Kolkata derby of the 2024-25 season at the hallowed Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. In Kolkata’s footballing cauldron, there is a revived excitement reminiscent of the old fervour of the derby, which once kept the entire city on the edge of the footballing actions. That historic frenzy is back. The ISL has taken on a vibrant new look this season with the entry of Mohammedan Sporting, a club that were on the brink of extinction in 2014, struggling to stay relevant amid the evolving fan culture of Indian football. Now, as the city’s two oldest existing clubs – Mohun Bagan, established in 1889, and Mohammedan Sporting, founded in 1891 – revive their rivalry, there is a palpable excitement. Demand for the …