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Aizawl FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC Review Thread (Gokulam POV) #IndianFootball
Gokulam started the match with almost same 11 that finished the match against Punjab. Playing a 4-4-2. The only change was Ralte playing instead of Jithin through the middle. As last game Naocha pushed up while Devrani was the defensive full back. 1/9
Naocha seems to be not able to handle this 2 responsibility things. He is on what it is called as the graveyard shift. That he has to do attack and also track back and defend. And he is clearly struggling to do that. And this also leads to the fact that he is getting less support
Awal have to say has not impressed me at all during this 3 games. I think he is a major part in the issues in defense that gokulam is having. I would probably say the best defender in that four man defense of Gokulam is Alex saji. And Devrani is played as defensive full back. 3/9
Actually was impressed with Alex. Tried to progress the ball by stepping out of the defense. I would like to see more of that from him. The problem is he cannot trust his other defensive players to do that. Both goals Aizawl scored can be attributed to Awal. 4/9
Midfield was dominated by Aizawl. Actually Shariff played pretty well. But he was a lone man out there. Eventually moved as a CB when Awal went out and was still the best player in progressing the ball. Also Ubaid doesnt have to rush out for every ball in the box. 5/9
There was bound to be in some game that the striking duo will go quiet. But still they had chances. I have to say the Aizawl defense did brilliantly in keeping both Adjah and Antwi quiet. Adjah had to drop to midfield sometimes to get ball bcoz he was frustrated. 6/9
Ball progression was a real issue, which was rectified when Jithin and eventually Emil came in. Gokulam were able to move the ball much faster through the wings. The coach needs to look at the starting 11. Not only in defense but in midfield also. 7/9
Do think Alex and Jestin can be a good CB pair. Then you have to bring in a good LB. Wingers should be more attacking. Sharrif can also play as a CB if needed but that will take away his ball progression from midfield. I think Gokulam can field much balanced side. 8/9
Also have to say from a mentality point of view we were just going through phases. There was not a great deal of intensity from some of the players. Mentality and performance needs to be much better from some of the players. When strikers has an off day, defense has to bail them.