New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- Diego Forlan is returning to India a decade after his Indian Super League (ISL) stint, but this time in the dugout. The Uruguay legend is currently the head coach of the country's senior national team and will lead La Celeste against India in an international friendly in Kolkata on Tuesday.

The fixture has an additional Indian connection because Forlan spent the 2016 ISL season with Mumbai City FC.

The former striker joined the Islanders as their marquee player at the age of 37, arriving in India after a distinguished career in Europe and South America.

Born in Montevideo on 19 May, 1979, Forlan began his senior career with Argentine club Independiente before moving to Manchester United in 2002. He subsequently est...