I-League 2017: Mohun Bagan vs Shillong Lajong, 5 Talking points

Lajong would have been worried after the early penalty. (Photo: I-League)

#3 Naro gets the nod over Nikhil

Nikhil came on as a substitute in place of Naro Hari. (Photo: I-League) — Nikhil Kadam came on as a substitute in place of Naro Hari. (Photo: I-League)

With Bagan's star man Sony Norde not featuring, it was an interesting toss-up as to who coach Sen would pick to replace the Haitian on the left-hand side of the pitch.

With Faiaz playing out wide on the right, Naro Hari Shrestha got the start in today's game. He didn't have a particularly impactful game as most of Bagan's attacks came from the right through Faiaz.

Nikhil Kadam did get playing time, eventually replacing Shrestha in the final quarter and looked good with some of his set-piece deliveries.