ISL 2017-18, Match 43: Delhi Dynamos vs Kerala Blasters, 5 Talking Points

#4 How many goalkeepers do you have left?

The Delhi side was forced to change keepers in the first half (Image: ISL)

The phrase 'next one up' is an oft-repeated one in team sport. Something happens to your number one, the next in line takes his/her place. Simple. No rocket science. But what do you do when you look at your bench and there is no one else left?

Like walking to the fridge during a midnight hunger pang and finding it barren with nothing in stock, the Dynamos are reaching for their bench and finding no more keepers to turn to.

Albino Gomes - out, Sukhdev Patil - out, Xabier Iratueguena - out. Arnab Das Sharma - still standing.

Sharma came in for Xabier today in the 51st minute of the first half - yes, you read that right - after the latter decided to kick a ball having just picked up an injury with just a minute left for half-time. Yes, not very bright, but then par for the course for the Dynamos this season.

At this rate, the Dynamos will have to suit up an outfield player in goal next game.