ISL 2018-19: Bengaluru FC 1-0 Chennaiyin FC - 5 Takeaways from the game

#3 Harmanjot Khabra cannot play in midfield

Harmanjot Khabra (right) had a bad outing [Credits: ISL]

The absence of Dimas Delgado meant Harmajot Khabra would have to fill-in at midfield but he had no real impact to the game. The full-back had a few good moments or touches but never really had any control over the game. He was defensively poor at times and the rough player that he is, he committed plenty of fouls during the game. These fouls could prove costly as Chennaiyin FC got free kicks in dangerous positions.

The likes of Jerry and Raphael Augusto are well-known set-piece takers and could score a goal or create a chance for Chennaiyin FC. Bengaluru FC always looked second in the midfield battle and the possession stat proves just that. Although Harmanjot Khabra might have some defensive capabilities, he lacks creativity and starting him alongside Erik Paartalu meant that all the pressure of rotating play and creating chances fell on Xisco Hernandez.

Starting with a 4-4-2 with Boithang Haokip or Kean Lewis on the left could have proven to be more effective as it would've given more width and Sunil Chhetri would have been more involved in the game.