ISL 2017-18, Match 49: Jamshedpur FC vs Kerala Blasters, 5 Talking Points

An ordinary showing again from Jhingan

Sandesh Jhingan was poor on the night. (Photo: ISL)

He's reached a landmark this season with 50 ISL appearances. He's got the armband as captain of the Kerala Blasters and even has a memorable assist to his name.

However defensively, the centre-back has been less than impressive, proving culpable in quite a few of the goals conceded by the Blasters this season. Earlier in the campaign, he gave away penalties for handball in two back-to-back games and today, both goals came from the India man's mistakes.

Jhingan probably did not expect Jamshedpur to initiate an attack that early, but he was still organising the defence when the hosts took the throw-in that led to the eventual opener. He was also very lazy in getting back to his spot as he was out of position, outside the box when the throw-in was taken.

For the second, Jairu's cross was a decent one, but Jhingan who was in front of Jerry completely missed the ball as his attempted clearance got nothing, but air. The ball eventually fell to Biswas who scored.

Jhingan had to either stay put, which would have seen him be in a position to block Biswas or clear the ball before it came in, which he completely got wrong. As a result it was a double whammy that saw Kerala concede again.

There were rumours earlier today linking Jhingan with English side Blackburn Rovers. Barring an improved showing the rest of the way, those rumours are not going to materialise into an actual move.