ISL 2023-24: Jamshedpur FC Keen to Steer Away from Bottom 6 as They Face FC Goa – News18

FC Goa will play hosts to Jamshedpur FC within the last fixture of the seventh matchweek of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on the Fatorda Stadium on November 27, Monday.

FC Goa roping in Manolo Marquez to encourage a turnaround from their disappointing kind final 12 months might be labeled as a masterstroke until now. Taking his legacy ahead within the league, the Spaniard has emerged as probably the most tactically sound coaches within the season, and he didn’t take a lot time to get his gamers enjoying his manner with the Gaurs.

After 5 matches, Marquez and his males have amassed 13 factors with the assistance of 4 victories and a draw. They have scored the third-most (9) objectives and conceded the least of them (3) amongst all groups up to now. However, it’s the collectiveness with which they’ve gone about their work that actually raises eyebrows.

Despite being as flawless as doable, it’s troublesome to single out a standout particular person of their facet, which speaks volumes of how the entire squad has gelled in synergy to produce optimum outcomes. Hosting the Red Miners, the Gaurs will likely be prepared to pounce upon this chance of bagging three factors in acquainted environment in opposition to an outfit nonetheless discovering its toes within the league.

What’s at stake?

FC Goa

FC Goa have a chance to get stage on factors with Kerala Blasters FC (16) and displace them from the highest of the desk with a sport in hand in the event that they win this match. Their solely problem will likely be to keep off any rustiness after the worldwide break; in any other case they seem to be properly positioned to make one other residence sport depend of their favour.

Jamshedpur FC

Scott Cooper and his facet haven’t seen success within the final three video games, however they’ve missed out on wins on slim margins. They want to get their marketing campaign again on observe and a optimistic end result within the residence turf of a group as in-kind as FC Goa will do their confidence a world of excellent.

Key Players

Odei Onaindia (FC Goa)

The 33-12 months-outdated centre-again has helped FC Goa preserve three clear sheets of their 5 matches. He has stored issues neat on the again, making one interception, 2.6 clearances, and 43 passes per sport on a median. Jamshedpur FC’s frontline is coming collectively properly within the final couple of video games and Onaindia will likely be tasked to neutralise their impression on this match.

Mohammed Sanan (Jamshedpur FC)

The Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) graduate scored his first ISL objective in Jamshedpur FC’s final fixture in opposition to Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The ahead has regularly moved up the ranks to seize a beginning spot and has been repaying Cooper’s belief in him. Monday presents him one other likelihood to make a mark away in opposition to probably the most promising groups of the season.

Head-to-Head

Played – 16

FC Goa – 6

Jamshedpur FC – 6

Draws – 4

Trivia: In ISL 2023-24, Manolo Marquez has equalled the report (Carles Cuadrat 2018-19, Marquez 2022-23) of the most effective begin when it comes to factors in an ISL season after the primary 5 video games.

Team Talk

“Jamshedpur FC is a team that hasn’t scored too many goals, but they haven’t conceded many goals too. They are a difficult team because they are very good tactically. It’s difficult to enter their defence. Let’s see, we have 90 minutes to win this game,” FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez quipped earlier than the sport.

“They were No. 1 in the table until Kerala Blasters won last night. They are a good team with a good coach, who did well in Hyderabad FC. We expect a very hard game. But, it’s so early in the season for anyone to get carried away with anything, like points, the table, etc. It doesn’t matter until March/April. You could get carried away at the top or get worried if you are at the bottom. The truth is that the table doesn’t reflect anything yet,” Jamshedpur FC tactician Scott Cooper mentioned within the pre-match press convention.