ISL 2018/19: Chennaiyin FC 1-3 Delhi Dynamos FC, 5 talking points from the game

#3 Anirudh Thapa is not a good set piece taker

Anirudh Thapa
Anirudh Thapa

Chennaiyin FC took 8 corners throughout the game, but one cannot even think about a proper one which caused trouble to the Delhi Dynamos defence. John Gregory's men scored 16 goals through set pieces last season, but it has not been the same this season. The likes of Jaime Gavilan ad Rene Mehelic were supreme set piece takers. Their departures have directly affected the blues who are struggling for lack of supply and goals this season.

Except for Andrea Orlandi, who is not getting enough game time, it is almost impossible to point fingers to other players when it comes to taking the corners and free kicks. With the aerial threat of Mailson Alves, Eli Sabia and Raphael Augusto, one is expected to cross the ball highly which would unsettle the opponent's defence.

In the second half, the Indian International took one free-kick from 40 yards which failed to beat the first man. This is another aspect John Gregory will looking to improve further on this season.

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