Hyderabad FC ISL Exit: Is Manolo Marquez -MAGIC running OUT? Holders Hyderbad FC succumb to tight loss

Hyderabad FC ISL Exit: ATK Mohun Bagan vs Hyderbabd FC: ATK Mohun Bagan defeated defending champions Hyderabad FC led by Manolo Marquez 4-3 on penalties in the Indian Super League semifinal in Kolkata on Monday. The first leg ended 0-0, and the rematch ended 0-0 after 120 minutes of play, including regulation and extra time. Following in the footsteps of Vishal Kaith’s valiant efforts to deny Javier Siverio and Bartholomew Ogbeche. Following Hamil’s miss, it was their captain Pritam Kotal who sealed the victory in the penalty shootout. Follow Indian Super League and ISL 2022-23 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.

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Hyderabad FC ISL Exit: Is Manolo Marquez -MAGIC running OUT? Holders Hyderbad FC succumb to tight loss against struggling ATK Mohun Bagan in penalties – Check Out

Marquez led Hyderabad to the 2022 ISL title after taking over a team that was at the bottom of the league. Marquez immediately demonstrated his coaching credentials upon his arrival in the first season, as the team climbed the ladder, but it missed the playoffs by only two points. The Spaniard used brilliant tactics in the second season to propel young Indian footballers to the forefront and win the ISL title.

Manolo Marquez’s side continued their impressive run of form in the Hero ISL this season, competing for first place with Mumbai City FC. They led the table for 55 days before finishing second with 42 points from 20 games, four points behind the Islanders. The reigning Hero ISL champions began their 2022-23 ISL season with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC. Following that, they won their next five games before losing 1-0 to Kerala Blasters FC and ATK Mohun Bagan FC.

A hard fought @IndSuperLeague season comes to a cruel end!

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— Hyderabad FC (@HydFCOfficial) March 13, 2023

Following two consecutive defeats, Marquez’s men responded with vigour, going undefeated in their next eight games before succumbing 3-1 to Odisha FC. They won two more games in their final three league games. After being goalless for 120 minutes, hosts ATK Mohun Bagan reach the finals. ATK Mohun Bagan defeated visitors Hyderabad FC 4-3 in pealties to set date with Bengaluru FC in the finals of the ISL 2023.

Hyderabad FC ISL Exit: Is Manolo Marquez -MAGIC running OUT? Holders Hyderbad FC succumb to tight loss against struggling ATK Mohun Bagan in penalties – Check Out

Manolo Marquez does not enjoy tinkering. He has used the 4-2-3-1 formation in every league game. This season, the Spanish tactician has placed a greater emphasis on defence than last. Despite missing No. 1 goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani, Marquez’s team has maintained a strong defensive structure in both open play and set pieces. He prefers to attack through wide players and encourages his fullbacks to join the attack. The main attacking force is centred on Ogbeche, and they frequently use set pieces.

Hyderabad FC ISL Exit: Is Manolo Marquez -MAGIC running OUT? Holders Hyderbad FC succumb to tight loss against struggling ATK Mohun Bagan in penalties – Check Out

Despite keeping much of their core group, Hyderabad FC’s attacking play has been less clinical this season. Last season, Marquez’s team had the most goals (43) at the end of the league stages, which was seven more than this year. While they consistently score goals, they have only scored more than two in a game six times. The team’s attack is heavily reliant on its wide players, and it lacks a true creative midfielder. Despite his ten goals, Bartholomew Ogbeche has not been at his best this season.

The absence of a creative no. 10 is the primary reason for Hyderabad FC’s decline in the attacking third. So far, they have been unable to replace Edu Garcia, who possessed exceptional ball control and could make game-changing passes. HFC’s attacks have lacked variety without his vision and distribution, unlike other top teams like MCFC, ATKMB, and BFC, which have creative players like Greg Stewart, Hugo Boumous, and Javi Hernandez to give them an advantage. Despite using Borja Herrara, Joel Chinese, and even Bart Ogbeche in the no. 10 position, Manolo has been unable to match Edu Garcia’s flair.