FCG Vs CFC Dream11 Team Probable Playing 11 And Match Report: Top of the table awaits an empathic and rampant Goa side today.
After being trounced and lambasted by everyone they faced off against this season, Chennaiyin went for an overhaul of their team to rope in Own Coyle as the side’s new manager. And it’s worked wonders for the side with team seeing fresh life being infused in their wavering season with a massive influx of confidence.
Although the side are still in 8th place in the points tally of the ongoing edition of the Indian Super League, the fact that they are unbeaten in their last four encounters with the two wins and two draws clearly exults the side’s rejuvenation. And they’ll be looking to continue their revival come today’s impending encounter against Goa, a match will will serve as a true test of their revitalisation.
Up against second placed Goa, Chennaiyin will be well aware that not succumbing to a defeat today will be a massive testament to their reinvigoration. For Goa meanwhile, today’s contest comes bearing with it the prize of moving into the pinnacles of the points tally with even a draw sufficing enough to take them all the way into first place.
The side are on a three match winning spree at the moment with the previous tie seeing them open up and cut apart Odisha to register a comprehensive 3-0 win to their name. It was their fifth win of the season, seeing them tally up the 18 points from 9 outings and find themselves sitting in second place ahead of today’s travails.
Managers’ Views
“We face a fantastic team. FC Goa are at the top of the table on merit. For me, they are the best team in the country, the table doesn’t lie. They have more points than anyone because they have quality. We respect them but do not fear them,” said Chennaiyin’s coach Coyle.
“I said after the match that we need to improve on our mistakes and we are working to try to improve and be 100% for the next game,” said Lobera. “I think, with the new coach in Chennaiyin, it’s possible to see some changes. Chennaiyin play with more intensity and a good balance of offensive and defensive. It’s not an easy match for sure,” Sergio Lobera spoke on when talking about what Goa were expecting from the encounter.
Probable Playing 11
Chennaiyin
Vishal Kaith (GK), Tondonba Singh, Lucian Goian (C), Masih Saighani, Germanpreet Singh, Rafael Crivellaro, Anirudh, Edwin Vanspaul, Lallianzuala, Nerijus Valskis, Andre Schembri
Goa
Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Carlos Pena, Seriton Fernandes, Mourtada Fall, Mandar Rao Dessai, Lenny Rodrigues, Jackichand, Brandon Fernandes, Ahmed, Hugo Boumous, Ferran Corominas
Match Details
Indian Super League 2019-20
Match: Chennaiyin Vs Goa
Date And Time: 26th December, Thursday- 7:30pm IST
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Television: Star Sports 2/HD, JioTV
Pivotal Players
Chennaiyin
- Lucian Goian, Rafael Crivellaro, Edwin Vanspaul, Nerijus Valskis
Goa
- Carlos Pena, Mourtada Fall, Hugo Boumous, Ferran Corominas
Top Goal Scorer
Chennaiyin
- Nerijus Valskis: 5 Goals
Goa
- Ferran Corominas: 6 Goals
Bygone Encounters
14 Matches: 1 Draw
Goa- 7 Wins
Chennaiyin- 6 wins
FCG Vs CFC Dream11 Goal-Keeper
Up against a side which has been ruthless and relentless in attack, Chennaiyin know that if they are to have any chance of halting Goa today, they’ll be needing ther shot stopper to put in a real resilient and determined show with the gloves. And in Vishal Kath they have an electric goal-keeper, a player who is capable of parrying away shots at will.
FCG Vs CFC Dream11 Defenders
We are getting in a magnitude of selections from Goa not only owing to the fact that they are up against a side who have scored just the eight times in eight matches but also owing to Goa’s semblance and defiance while defending. The side have conceded 9 times in 9 matches, numbers which clearly emote to how compact and sound the side have been in their defensive sojourns.
Both Carlos Pena and Mourtada Fall will represent us from the side, a duo which has acted as the custodian of the unit’s defence till now. Elsewhere, the one player will represent us from Chennaiyin with Lucian Goian being our pick for the upcoming encounter.
FCG Vs CFC Dream11 Midfielders
With the two goals to his name till now, Hugo Boumous from Goa is going to be the first name to be galloped down in our Dream 11 setup for this one. The player has been a pivotal figure for the side in their consummate success, cascading his counterparts’ way a slew of layups, passes and crosses.
Ahmed Jahouh will be his partner for the day along with Brandon Fernandes, two names who have in between manifested their expansive skill set to cut short defences and throw their gameplan out of the window. Elsewhere, it’s yet again the lone selection from Chennaiyin with us deciding to venture in with Edwin Vanspaul for the outing.
FCG Vs CFC Dream11 Strikers
We begin this component of our side with Goa’s striker and tip scorer with the six goals to his name, Ferran Corominas for this one. Elsewhere, the opposing end will be compensated for over here with us getting in Nerijus Valskis, a player who has the five goals to his name with all of them coming in the side’s last four encounters.
Andre Schembri will partner him up for the day to bring an end o our proceedings for the imminent encounter.
Captain And Vice-Captain
Ferran is our side’s captain for the tie while Hugo is our vice-captain.
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All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
