CHENNAIYIN FC STARTING XI
MOHUN BAGAN STARTING XI
MATCH PREVIEW
Tough questions will be asked of the porous Chennaiyin FC defence when the side hosts league leader Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
MBSG, the defending League Shield champion, will be travelling to the south of India after dropping points against Jamshedpur FC last week.
As for Owen Coyle’s side, it is returning home after letting a two-goal lead slip late against Mohammedan Sporting.
Despite languishing in 10th place, the Scotsman felt his side could repeat last year’s antics and book its place in the top six. “There’s no doubt that we can make a late surge to the playoffs. We have been decimated by injuries and illness. We have conceded too many goals for our liking, but I can’t remember the last time we played the same back-four for two games in a row,” said Coyle, who is “very frustrated” to miss the match against the Mariners due to suspension.
Taking his place on the sidelines will be assistant coach Noel Wilson, who agreed with Coyle on Chennaiyin’s defensive instability. Since the side’s 1-1 home draw against Mumbai City FC in November, Chennaiyin hasn’t had the same back three or back four in consecutive games.
“Even when we have a two-goal lead, we are not safe. We need to score more because, with a two-goal lead, the defence needs to be intact till the end. And when a match goes to injury time, you need to be more focussed. I think that’s where our defence has lacked,” Wilson told reporters on Monday.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL CHENNAIYIN FC VS MOHUN BAGAN SUPER GIANT BE PLAYED?
The Indian Super League match between Chennaiyin FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 pm IST.
HOW TO WATCH CHENNAIYIN FC VS MOHUN BAGAN SUPER GIANT?
The Indian Super League match, Chennaiyin FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant, will be live telecast on Sports18 SD and HD as well as on Star Sports 3.
The game can also be live streamed on JioCinema.
Content Source: sportstar.thehindu.com