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It has been yet another season to forget for the Delhi Dynamos FC, which saw finish at the eighth position in the standings for a second consecutive year. It took them 12 matches to register their first win, their title aspirations were shattered by then. A few wins towards the end of the league saved them the blushes.
The poor form of the players was the last thing their fans could bear. ‘Dynamos Ultras’, a fan club displayed a huge banner upside down during one of their home matches as a mark of protest against the club management. But the incident did not change the fortunes of Delhi Dynamos FC.
It was a heartbreak for the Dynamos’ followers in the Super Cup as well, having lost 3-4 to ATK in the quarter-finals to end their miserable season. The management has to make a lot of changes to ensure a turnaround in the upcoming season.
Let us have a look at 5 players who can leave Delhi Dynamos FC before the next season:
#5 Rana Gharami
Maybe the Indian stunned with a goal from a long ranger early in the tournament, the rest of his season yielded nothing fruitful.
Having largely remained in the shadows of other defenders in the squad, Rana Gharami did not play to his potential in the Indian Super League after he was roped in from I-League outfits Mohun Bagan before the start of the season.
The Josep Gambou led unit has let in 27 goals this season, which speaks loads about their defensive instability.
Gianni Zuiverloon has been the best stopper for them, the rest of the lot have been pretty ordinary which in turn reflected the poor stats of the team in this year’s ISL.
Gharami’s stats are not so impressive either, which is an area of concern for Delhi Dynamos FC ahead of the next season. They might well look for other options.
#4 Bikramjit Singh
The midfielder from Punjab has played for three ISL sides before he signed for Delhi Dynamos FC, which shows he has been inconsistent throughout.
During his I-League days, he has been successful with Mohun Bagan and Churchill Brothers FC having won the coveted trophy and a Federation Cup each with the respective clubs.
His ISL wins with ATK and Chennaiyin FC is a feather to his cap, but he has failed to change the fortunes of his new club.
In the 11 matches he played for the club this season, the playmaker did not aid the forwards to a great extent.
Although he scored a couple of goals, it does not solve their problems in the midfield. Having finished as low as eighth in the league standings, the bosses may opt for a new face in the midfield for the upcoming days.
#3 Rene Mihelic
The Slovenian playmaker was brought fresh after his heroics with Chennaiyin FC in the last season, which earned them a second Indian Super League title. It was expected of him to play a pivotal role in the midfield for his new side, but he failed to replicate his natural game during the season.
The former UEFA Champions League star may well lose his job if his statistics for the Dynamos are minutely analysed.
Compared to the last season, it was a lacklustre display from the European. In the previous campaign, he scored more goals, produced more assists and his passing abilities was superior. Spending a whole lot of money on the player with minimum contribution is not what the team management in the next season.
#2 Romeo Fernandes
Once a bright prospect for Indian football, the attacking midfielder took the ISL by storm in the inaugural season.
His effective playmaking skills for FC Goa earned him an opportunity to play abroad, in South America. He featured in only 8 matches for Brazilian side Atletico Paranaense, following which he made a comeback to FC Goa.
Having played for the club till 2017 and then a small stint with Kolkata giants East Bengal, he was roped in by Delhi Dynamos FC.
But his performance dipped as the years rolled on. In the last season, he played 7 matches, in which he did not have any impact.
There was no huge improvement this year too, apart from the two goals he scored. His primary job is to provide assists, a job which he has failed to do in his two-year stay at the club, which makes his future at the club very vulnerable.
#1 Adria Carmona
Adria Carmona was benched for the most part of his stay at Spanish club Deportivo Lugo from 2016 to 2018, following which he was offered a contract by Delhi Dynamos FC.
Taking the long flight from his native place, he was up for a new challenge in the Indian capital, but his journey was not as smooth as he wanted it to be.
The winger played 12 matches for the club, having scored just a single goal and providing one assist throughout the season.Delhi Dynamos FC finished at the 8th position, having won just 4 out of their 18 fixtures.
They were never in contention for a top-four finish, they were inconsistent and managed to garner only 18 points in the ISL. Providing a single assist is a really poor display from the former La Liga star, it is likely he won’t be retained for the next season.
