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ISL Clubs Preview: Jamshedpur FC

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By Shivraj Talekar
14 November 2021

Jamshedpur FC, backed by TATA, known as the ‘Red Miners’, one of the competitive clubs, but still they haven't managed to put results despite of having a huge financial backing and the supplies from TATA FOOTBALL ACADEMY. From the very first year they have been a midtable team. But this time around they could change their fortunes and they have some solid reasons to do so. In this preview we are going to look at Jamshedpur FC’s strengths , weaknesses and how could they put up a challenge for the SILVERWARE.


COACH AND PREFERRED FORMATION

Owen Coyle could be regarded as the most high profile manager in the Indian Super League. He comes with the Premier League experience with BURNLEY, also has a glorious feet in his very first season of his arrival at CHENNAYIN FC. One of the most positive coaches , he has played an important role in signing of major impact players. Tactically, he very much prefers using a 4-4-2 to attain symmetry all around the pitch. Last year he wasn’t able to play a 4-4-2 for a long time as he lacked players who could well suit his tactics but this year he has signed players accordingly in the order to play them in a 4-4-2. Also a 4-2-3-1 can be a secondary option. Along with 3-5-2 as they have very good players in the Central defence.

STRENGTHS

Jamshedpur is a team where they don’t chop and change much.They have put some trust in their Indian core with some fabulous additions.They have signed big names like Ishan Pandita, Jordan murray ,Len doungel ,Komal Thatal & also Greg Stewart to strengthen their squad. They are a team which manage to get a lot of star power on their side. 

They have Rehenesh TP, who was one of the top Goalkeepers last season, to save them before their post. Pawan will be the second choice, most probably.

On paper Jamshedpur have one of the best attacks with a superb balance of Indian and foreign players. They brought Jordan Murray from Kerala Blasters who was just behind Valskis in Goalscorers list. Considering his age, if he continues his form, he can do more. Indian players Komal Thatal and Ishan Pandita will be great threat for opponents. They will be assisted by Mobashir on the left and Len Doungel on the right wing.

They have got a good midfield to coordinate between the attack and defence. They have brought in Pranoy Halder from ATK Mohun Bagan on a loan deal to help their defence along with Jitendra. Alex Lima will play as a controller of the game. Greg Stewart will play as an attacking midfielder, who can also play as a forward thereby helping the attackers too.

In defence they have really solid and experience players along with some really interesting prospects in Indian football. They have added Anas and Eli Sabia to their defence. They also have Peter Hartley who performed decent last year. Ricki and Boris will play for them on the left and right flanks. 

WEAKNESS

Attack & Central defence seem to be flawless but still some departments need to show up as they don’t seem to be promising on paper.
The fullback department is one of the underproved department, Boris Singh, Renthei , Sandip Mandi ,Karan Amin have a huge mountain to climb as they have to coordinate well in the 4-4-2 system of Owen Coyle. Also in midfield they have quality starters but the bench seems to be a huge concern. Most probably, they will lose the service of their important player Farukh Choudhary (there is some chances of him returning during the second half of ISL)

FOREIGN CONTIGNENT

 Nerijus Valskis
Jordan Murray
Greg Stewart
Alex Lima
Eli Sabia
Peter Hartley          

PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT

Ishan Pandita
Komal Thatal
Jordan Murray
Narender Gehlot

PROBABLE FINISH

With a mix of young and experience, this squad is looking great. They will be one of the serious contenders for the title. If everything comes on their way, Jamshedpur will find their place in the top 4 for the first time. 

SQUAD 

GOALKEEPERS

Rehenesh TP
Pawan Kumar
Vishal Yadav

DEFENDERS

Narender Gehlot
Boris Singh
Ricki L
Sandip Mandi
Laldinliana R
Peter Hartley
Anas Edathodika
Laldinpuia
Karan Amin
Eli Sabia
  
MIDFIELDERS

Alex Lima
Mobashir Rahman
Jitendra Singh
Seiminlen Doungel
Pronay Halder
Greg Stewart
Ritwik Das
  
FORWARDS

Nerijus Valskis
Farukh Choudhary
Komal Thatal
Ishan Pandita
Jordan Murray




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