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Ideal Start, but not able to continue it! Here is our review on Chennaiyin FC's performance so far.

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By Muralidharan
19 January 2022

Chennaiyin FC was looking great at the start of the league. But after completing half season they are not as in the first matches. Here is our preview on the Marina Machans.

Bozidar Bandovic's Chennaiyin FC started their campaign against strong Hyderabad FC. The Nizams dominated on that match but Chennaiyin FC managed to escape with three points with Koman's penalty goal. After that win, the Marina Machans met against Northeast United where they put a strong performance to clinch a win with a 2-1 score line. They were held to draw for the following two matches 
They had a 4 match unbeaten streak which was ended by Des Buckingham's Mumbai City FC with a heart-breaking 1-0 loss. They made a strong comeback against Odisha FC where the match ended with 2-1 victory. The Machans defence looked rock solid until they meet Ivan's Kerala Blasters where they were thrashed by the two time ISL Runners Up in Southern Derby Match by 3-0. This shook the defence of Chennaiyin FC. Next they played against another southern rivals Bengaluru FC where Chennaiyin FC gets a trashing 4-2 loss on that match. Chennaiyin FC was reunited with the Lithuanian Striker Nerijius Valskis from Jamshedpur FC and Mohammad Sajid from Odisha FC in January Transfer Window. In the clash against Jamshedpur FC, CFC managed to win with a 1-0 scoreline. After that win CFC met FC Goa in a heart-breaking moment where they lost by conceding a dying minute goal.

STRENGTH

To an extent, their midfield helps them in getting points. Their Kyrgyz International Mirlan Murzaev and Polish AMF Vladimir Koman is leading their team. Łukasz also came back to be promising in the last few matches. With addition of Nerijus, their attack can also be a threat in the next half. Also, Arial and Thapa is also looking good in the midfield. But they have to work hard to get on to the top 4 of intensifying ISL 

WEAKNESS

Bosko's Chennaiyin FC looks like an over defensive team on 3-5-2 formation. The 2 Wingbacks can't manage to take the ball and go for attack. Due to this they pass it to midfield. This forces Thapa and Germanpreet to run and cross the ball on that time which isolates Hungarian Playmaker Koman in central midfield region. Due to this if the ball gets intercepted by opponent’s defence, CFC can't recover the ball in the midfield. If they could recover the ball, opponents start pressing on Koman. Sometimes the midfielders moves in defensive regions which forces the forward to drop down to get the ball to initiate the attack. The absence of Rafael Crivellaro has also affected their performance.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

The First January Transfer of Chennaiyin FC was the reunion of Nerijius Valskis who replaced the injured Rafael Crivellaro. The Indian Centre Back Mohammad Sajid is another entry for the CFC. There were rumours of Lallianzuala Chhangte to join Mumbai City FC for the rest of ISL fixtures and ACL 2022 but no confirmations as of yet.

CONCLUSION

Looking at the ISL Points Table we can see that there is a tight competition for the top 4 spots. Chennaiyin FC has to make some changes in their tactics and must start winning the matches from now on. Dropping points will only affect their chances to reach playoffs for the two time ISL Champions.
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