ISL 2022-23: Chennaiyin FC ISL 2022-23 LIVE – Since two detrimental seasons following the ISL 2019-20, Chennaiyin FC will take a glance to make a big comeback as they prepare for the ninth edition of the Indian Super League which is set to begin from 7th of October. Except for Rafael Crivellaro, they have changed all of their foreign signings and have a new coach in Thomas Brdaric in an endeavour to bolster their playoff hopes. Follow Indian Super League and ISL 2022-23 LIVE Updates on InsideSports.IN.
ISL 2022-23: Thomas Brdaric’s Chennaiyin FC AIMS to RECLAIM ISL trophy: Check Chennaiyin FC Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
Following a finish in the lower half of the Indian Super League 2021-22 table, Chennaiyin FC knew the team would require an overall revamping in order to reclaim the lost glory of the club and reach the playoffs of the upcoming season. Gaining only 5 wins from the 20 games along with only 20 points, Chennaiyin FC conceded about 35 goals that exposed the defensive woes of the team to the bones. Hence, the Marina Machans went through big changes in an attempt to kickstart their campaign.
The boys fought hard till the end 💪#AllInForChennaiyin #MCFCCFC #DurandCup2022 pic.twitter.com/r0kIhVov9f
— Chennaiyin FC 🏆🏆 (@ChennaiyinFC) September 12, 2022
ISL 2022-23: Thomas Brdaric’s Chennaiyin FC AIMS to RECLAIM ISL trophy: Check Chennaiyin FC Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
Despite having a good campaign in the recently concluded Durand Cup, Thomas Brdaric fell short to Mumbai City FC in the quarter-finals of the tournament. however, The marina Machan’s showed some glimpses of promising football.
This will be Brdaric’s first managerial stint in Asia, and he will have to ensure that the team is playing attractive football, which has been severely lacking in the previous two seasons. In addition, based on his past performances, he appears to prefer attacking football, which he hopes to replicate with Chennaiyin FC this season.
Brdaric brought in an array of talented foreign individuals who have shown some attributed performances in the pre-season like Fallou Diagne, Julius Duker and Vafa Hakhamaneshi along with Petar Sliskovic.
ISL 2022-23: Thomas Brdaric’s Chennaiyin FC AIMS to RECLAIM ISL trophy: Check Chennaiyin FC Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
However, the most striking factor of the Marina Machans is the plethora of young, promising Indian contingent that they boast of. With players like Anirudh Thapa already present, Chennaiyin FC roped in the emerging player of I-League 2021-22, Jiteshwor Singh, along with Santosh Trophy fames Monotosh Chakladar and Sajal Bag. Sajal put up quite a show in the regimental tournament doubling up with Anirudh Thapa to form a pivotal midfield.
ISL 2022-23: Thomas Brdaric’s Chennaiyin FC AIMS to RECLAIM ISL trophy: Check Chennaiyin FC Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
How Chennaiyin FC should line up?
With the Marina Machans going all in for a new season, we at InsideSports.IN made our selection over how, Chennaiyin FC should line up following their array of talented individuals.
Debjit Majumder (Goal Keeper), Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Fallou Diagne, Sajid Dhot, Narayan Das, Anirudh Thapa, Julius Duker, Vincy Baretto, Rafael Crivellaro, Ninthoinganba Meetei, and Petar Sliskovic.
Chennaiyin FC is set to begin their campaign taking on Juan Ferrando’s ATK Mohun Bagan in Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan on October 10th in a highly bound encounter.
ISL 2022-23: Thomas Brdaric’s Chennaiyin FC AIMS to RECLAIM ISL trophy: Check Chennaiyin FC Preview, Team news, Predicted XI
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