ISL 2019-20: 5 ways NorthEast United can improve next season

NorthEast United
NorthEast United

#3 A proper midfield general

Lalengmawia
Lalengmawia

The midfield has been a disorganized part on the field for the Guwahati-based club and requires immediate action.

Though Federico Gallego completes the attacking duties to link up with the strikers, the rearguard has been missing more often than not. Jose Leudo, in charge of the central midfield, has been a wanting presence in the defensive areas, at times.

Ever since Rowllin Borges left for Mumbai City, NorthEast have missed the services of a silent midfielder capable of winning possession, covering spaces, and lodging through balls. Jarni had experimented with several players at the holding midfielder position but could yield little success.

Lalengmawia and Leudo were often the central midfielders, but the latter failed to compensate for the former's inexperience. The 19-year-old debutant had an average of above 43 passes per game but needs experience.

Thus, a free-moving midfielder with the experience to control the tempo of the game should be an inevitable addition to the NEUFC camp ahead of the next season.

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