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#1 Influential performance from local youngsters
Unlike other teams, Chennai City produced two magnificent players in the last season. Who can forget the exquisite performance of Michael Soosairaj for Jamshedpur FC this season? Nandhakumar Sekar was also impressive for Delhi Dynamos this season.
After taking the mantle of coaching, Nawas quickly understood what the local talents would possess for his team. He oversaw the trials of the players who are picked from the local leagues. The likes of Alexander Romario Jesuraj, Regin M, Pravitto Raju and Shem Marton Eugene are some of the local talents who had a great season under Nawas.
Take the example of Raju. The son of a fisherman, he started playing football by watching the seniors. In Chennai, football tournaments happen in every festive season. Playing for a local club, he suddenly caught the eye of some Chennai City scouts. After proving himself in the trials, he was selected by Nawas and Singaporean coach has played Raju in most of the games.
Jesuraj, on the other hand, came through the age level football representing his state. It was during his days with Madras Christian College that his talent caught the eye of selectors. He represented Indian Banks before switching to Chennai City and in an integral part of the team.
