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#5 Compact defending from Chennaiyin FC's centre-backs
John Gregory has changed his centre-back options tonight. Inigo Calderon and Mailson Alves started as the defenders tonight and looked calm and assertive to get things done effectively. Francisco Fernandes and Jerry Lalrinzuala kept their places through the flanks.
The Blues have conceded eight goals in 143 minutes when Mailson Alves was at the back. Without the Blues skipper, John Gregory's side is yet to leak a goal this campaign.
There are times when the Brazilian looked exposed because of the inexperience showed by the right full-back, Francisco Fernandes. However, Inigo Calderon dealt with situations very well to keep the opponent attackers at bay.
Eli Sabia has been the standout player in the defense for the Blues this season. If Inigo keeps his place in the central defense, the right-back conundrum will be a real headache for John Gregory as the season progresses. The English manager has huge decisions to make in the forthcoming games.
