Ankit Mukherjee, Amarjit Singh Kiyam (Credit: Twitter)
Regardless of the earlier outcomes, a victory right here is utmost important for each these sides to gasoline their forthcoming run in the season.
First win is at all times important to really kick begin a season, and Punjab FC might be eager to bag their inaugural victory of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 marketing campaign in opposition to Chennaiyin FC on the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on October 29, Sunday.
The Marina Machans will derive important confidence from edging previous Hyderabad FC by 1-0 away from dwelling to open their account for the season. Punjab, on the opposite hand, performed out a goalless draw with Jamshedpur FC. Staikos Vergetis and his males have put up fairly a formidable show to date, however a celebrated victory has eluded them until now.
Regardless of the earlier outcomes, a victory right here is utmost important for each these sides to gasoline their forthcoming run in the season.
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What’s at stake?
Chennaiyin FC
Owen Coyle should have signed a breath of aid publish his win in the final match and it’s important for the Scottish tactician to construct up on that success. Their dwelling followers might be anticipating a powerful response after the 3-1 defeat they confronted in opposition to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their dwelling turf earlier this month.
Punjab FC
The ISL debutants want to remodel their potential into performances. So far, they’ve been spectacular shifting ahead and pretty sturdy in the again.
However, creativity and dynamism has been lacking in the ultimate third, placing a number of the goal-scoring tasks on Luka Majcen. The workforce might want to get into extra objective scoring positions so as to add to the objective scoring tally.
Key Players
Ankit Mukherjee (Chennaiyin FC)
With 9 interceptions, 5 clearances, and three tackles in 4 appearances, Ankit Mukherjee has been environment friendly on the defensive entrance.
However, he confirmed one other layer to his recreation by helping Connor Shields’ objective in opposition to Hyderabad FC. His crosses and deliveries into the field from the best flank assist create extra possibilities for the Chennaiyin frontline.
Amarjit Singh Kiyam (Punjab FC)
Amarjit Singh Kiyam has recorded 5 interceptions and an 87% passing accuracy throughout two video games till now. He is the important thing interlinking the defensive unit to Punjab’s assault, and a few inventive inputs from him can actually assist them deal with their goal-scoring wants.
Head-to-Head
This would be the first fixture between the 2 groups in the ISL.
Trivia: Chennaiyin FC’s Cristian Battocchio has a passing accuracy of 88.3% in the opposition half, the best of any participant in the present ISL season.
Team Talk
“There is a great difference between the two divisions. In the ISL, there is a lot of transition game. Many times an opponent that is defending reaches very quickly to the opponent area. This transition game is much faster than it was in the I-League. Our team tries to adapt to this situation in a good level. We have difficulties in some games, especially in the first-half, but we are going well in the second half,” Punjab FC head coach stated concerning the distinction of high quality of play that he’s noticing between the ISL and the I-League.
“If we get a win tomorrow, we will go to the top half of the table. With all due respect, people get caught up in numbers but the table counts for zero at this stage of the season. When the table counts, I know, because I am a shield winner at Jamshedpur. The game is important for both clubs absolutely, but there are so many games to go after that,” Chennaiyin FC head coach Owen Coyle spoke about their standing in the league desk at present.
