Match Preview
Chennaiyin FC can be seeking to break its four-game winless run because it hosts ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) on the Marina Arena in an Indian Super League fixture on Friday.
In its final match, Chennaiyin needed to accept some extent towards Hyderabad FC, regardless of being the extra dominant aspect, after a late Bartholomew Ogbeche penalty.
Speaking about his aspect’s incapacity to transform good performances into wins, Chennaiyin coach Thomas Brdaric stated, “ It is football. It is unpredictable. I always tell my players that if we score like three goals a game, we can afford few mistakes and don’t have to rely on referees.”
“I see progress. It is more settled and the players have a better understanding of each other. But it is not mirroring in the results. It is a tough job to go to the next level. But we are close,” he added within the pre-match press convention.
Chennaiyin FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan Predicted XI
Chennaiyin Predicted XI: Samik Mitra (GK), Ajith Kumar, Vafa Hakhamaneshi, Fallou Diagne, Aakash Sangwan, Ninthoi Meetei, Julius Duker, Anirudh Thapa, Jiteshwor Singh, Vincy Barretto, Petar Sliskovic.
ATK Mohun Bagan Predicted XI: Vishal Kaith (GK), Asish Rai, Pritam Kotal, Brendan Hamill, Subhasish Bose, Puitea, Carl McHugh, Liston Colaco, Federico Gallego, Ashique Kuruniyan, Hugo Boumous.
Brdaric additionally dominated out Dutch attacker Nasser El Khayati, who has seven targets from seven video games this season, from tomorrow’s sport. “He needs a little more time. His hamstring issue is getting better, but he needs at least a week to get back into it.”
With ISL heading into its remaining lap, Chennaiyin, which is at the moment eighth within the desk, can be looking forward to all three factors to place itself in a greater place within the play-off scrap and has the benefit of getting 4 residence video games left in its kitty.
“It’s important to finish top-6. I think those [four matches at home] will be crucial because if we grab all the points at home, it will be a plus point for us. Playing away against Goa and Bengaluru will be difficult because they are also in the race,” stated Chennaiyin captain Anirudh Thapa.
The Marina Machans had edged the Mariners 2-1 in Kolkata, after they met earlier within the season, because of targets from Kwame Karikari and Rahim Ali, in what was the season opener for the 2 sides.
ATKMB, which is fourth within the league, comes into the sport following a slim 0-1 defeat to Mumbai City FC at residence.
But Juan Ferrando’s males will take confidence from the truth that it outplayed the league chief, significantly within the second half, and will have gathered some extent or extra if not a glowing show by the Islanders’ custodian Phurba Lachenpa.
A win tomorrow would assist the Kolkata big leapfrog Kerala Blasters to the third place within the league and put itself in a first-rate place for a play-off spot.
Pranay Rajiv
Head-to-head file
Played- 5
Chennaiyin FC – 1
ATK Mohun Bagan – 2
Drawn – 2
Where to look at the Chennaiyin FC vs ATK Mohun Bagan match?
The match can be broadcast dwell on Star Sports Network from 7.30 PM IST on Saturday, January 21. The match may also be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar App and Website.