ISL 8 off to an exciting start with attacking football.

With the 1st round matches done ISL season 8 is off to a very good start with exciting football across 5 days. This has been the only season where 12 goals were scored in 1st two matches showing how the season would be going ahead. 




Unlike other seasons this season will surely be a treat to watch for all the fans undoubtedly. But how?


Inexperience at back 4.


With only 4 foreigners allowed from this season, all the teams unlike previous seasons will only field one foreign central defender instead of 2. With 3 Indians in defense with not much experience will be an advantage for the experienced foreign attackers. This was evident at the start.


Kerala Blasters were attacking scoring 2 goals but the defense was not steady with only Bijoy being an exception. Kerala started their pre-season in July itself still they couldn't perform at their best. This is what game time is all about. But this team has so much potential with Rahul KP and Samad combo looking bright will be positive going forward.


North East United played with 4 Indian defenders and ended up giving 4 goals against Bengaluru FC 2. Had they put up any foreign central defender this would have helped them but Khalid Jamil had faith in his players. This move will definitely in the long run be beneficial to Indian football.


Jamshedpur FC on the other hand was quite defensive and played the majority of the match with 2 central foreign defenders. This move helped them to restrict the opposition from scoring and even they couldn't attack more. Owen Coyle as we know is an attacking coach and with the season passing by he will be for an attacking lineup. 


More Indians playing attacking football.


Let's take the likes of Chennaiyin FC. Anirudh Thapa who till last season mostly played as a defensive midfielder has now changed into attacking mode. He along with Koman who has the experience of playing for Hungary and Serie A will help Thapa learn more in giving more assists and also attacking.


Rahim Ali on the other hand was the lone attacker which was a positive sign. Likewise, if Indians start to get more attacking positions Chettri would be happier while he retires. 

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