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Despite possessing attacking options such as Irfan, Farukh and Daniel Chima Chukwu, goals have been scarce, with Chennaiyin FC scoring just six, the second-lowest tally in the league after Mohammedan SC’s four. Currently 10th with nine points, Chennaiyin FC can climb to eighth place with a win.

In Indian Super League head-to-head meetings, Chennaiyin FC holds a clear advantage over Jamshedpur FC, having won eight of their 16 encounters, while Jamshedpur FC has registered three victories, with five matches ending in draws. In terms of goals scored, Chennaiyin FC has netted 31 goals across these fixtures, compared to Jamshedpur FC’s 21.

Miranda delivered a candid assessment of recent performances and the challenge ahead. “In my opinion, the game against Inter Kashi was the worst game we have played this season. Until the 75th minute, we were not in our element, both in terms of attitude and in how we approached the match. We were slow with the ball, too predictable, and we could not match their energy. Tomorrow, we expect a similar kind of game, but against a much better opponent,” he said.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#ISL #Jamshedpur #eyes #toptwo #push #Chennaiyin #seeks #important #points #avoid #relegation #battle"> ISL 2025-26: Jamshedpur eyes top-two push as Chennaiyin seeks important points to avoid relegation battle Jamshedpur FC will look to return to winning ways at home after a 0-2 defeat to Kerala Blasters FC. The Men of Steel have shown defensive solidity, conceding just eight goals so far, but have struggled in attack, scoring only nine in as many matches.Madih Talal is expected to return to the starting XI after coming off the bench in the previous match and will serve as the primary creative outlet, with Raphael Messi Bouli leading the line. In team news, head coach Owen Coyle confirmed that Albino Gomes will start in goal, while Stephen Eze is likely to be suspended, and Sourav Das will miss out due to injury.Currently on 15 points, Jamshedpur FC can climb as high as second with a win, moving to 18, provided other results go its way.Former coach of Chennaiyin FC, Owen Coyle, acknowledged his familiarity with the opposition while maintaining a results-driven approach. “It helps in understanding their players and strengths. They have very good players like Farukh Chaudhury, Irfan Yadwad and Daniel Chima Chukwu. But during the match, my only focus is to win for Jamshedpur. It will be good to see familiar faces, but both teams will be fully competitive,” he said.Goalkeeper Albino Gomes reflected on the team’s mindset ahead of the fixture. “The pressure is there, but it is good pressure. Everyone is working hard in training, and we need to bring that effort into the match to get a positive result,” he said.Chennaiyin FC, meanwhile, dropped crucial points after being held to a goalless draw by Mohammedan SC in its previous outing. With the Marina Machans yet to establish a consistent rhythm this season, head coach Clifford Miranda will be targeting a positive run of results, beginning with this fixture.ALSO READ: Genius Sports pitches ISL roadmap to clubs; Mohun Bagan skips meetingDespite possessing attacking options such as Irfan, Farukh and Daniel Chima Chukwu, goals have been scarce, with Chennaiyin FC scoring just six, the second-lowest tally in the league after Mohammedan SC’s four. Currently 10th with nine points, Chennaiyin FC can climb to eighth place with a win.In Indian Super League head-to-head meetings, Chennaiyin FC holds a clear advantage over Jamshedpur FC, having won eight of their 16 encounters, while Jamshedpur FC has registered three victories, with five matches ending in draws. In terms of goals scored, Chennaiyin FC has netted 31 goals across these fixtures, compared to Jamshedpur FC’s 21.Miranda delivered a candid assessment of recent performances and the challenge ahead. “In my opinion, the game against Inter Kashi was the worst game we have played this season. Until the 75th minute, we were not in our element, both in terms of attitude and in how we approached the match. We were slow with the ball, too predictable, and we could not match their energy. Tomorrow, we expect a similar kind of game, but against a much better opponent,” he said.Published on Apr 24, 2026 #ISL #Jamshedpur #eyes #toptwo #push #Chennaiyin #seeks #important #points #avoid #relegation #battle
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Genius Sports pitches ISL roadmap to clubs; Mohun Bagan skips meeting

Despite possessing attacking options such as Irfan, Farukh and Daniel Chima Chukwu, goals have been scarce, with Chennaiyin FC scoring just six, the second-lowest tally in the league after Mohammedan SC’s four. Currently 10th with nine points, Chennaiyin FC can climb to eighth place with a win.

In Indian Super League head-to-head meetings, Chennaiyin FC holds a clear advantage over Jamshedpur FC, having won eight of their 16 encounters, while Jamshedpur FC has registered three victories, with five matches ending in draws. In terms of goals scored, Chennaiyin FC has netted 31 goals across these fixtures, compared to Jamshedpur FC’s 21.

Miranda delivered a candid assessment of recent performances and the challenge ahead. “In my opinion, the game against Inter Kashi was the worst game we have played this season. Until the 75th minute, we were not in our element, both in terms of attitude and in how we approached the match. We were slow with the ball, too predictable, and we could not match their energy. Tomorrow, we expect a similar kind of game, but against a much better opponent,” he said.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#ISL #Jamshedpur #eyes #toptwo #push #Chennaiyin #seeks #important #points #avoid #relegation #battle">ISL 2025-26: Jamshedpur eyes top-two push as Chennaiyin seeks important points to avoid relegation battle

Jamshedpur FC will look to return to winning ways at home after a 0-2 defeat to Kerala Blasters FC. The Men of Steel have shown defensive solidity, conceding just eight goals so far, but have struggled in attack, scoring only nine in as many matches.

Madih Talal is expected to return to the starting XI after coming off the bench in the previous match and will serve as the primary creative outlet, with Raphael Messi Bouli leading the line. In team news, head coach Owen Coyle confirmed that Albino Gomes will start in goal, while Stephen Eze is likely to be suspended, and Sourav Das will miss out due to injury.

Currently on 15 points, Jamshedpur FC can climb as high as second with a win, moving to 18, provided other results go its way.

Former coach of Chennaiyin FC, Owen Coyle, acknowledged his familiarity with the opposition while maintaining a results-driven approach. “It helps in understanding their players and strengths. They have very good players like Farukh Chaudhury, Irfan Yadwad and Daniel Chima Chukwu. But during the match, my only focus is to win for Jamshedpur. It will be good to see familiar faces, but both teams will be fully competitive,” he said.

Goalkeeper Albino Gomes reflected on the team’s mindset ahead of the fixture. “The pressure is there, but it is good pressure. Everyone is working hard in training, and we need to bring that effort into the match to get a positive result,” he said.

Chennaiyin FC, meanwhile, dropped crucial points after being held to a goalless draw by Mohammedan SC in its previous outing. With the Marina Machans yet to establish a consistent rhythm this season, head coach Clifford Miranda will be targeting a positive run of results, beginning with this fixture.

ALSO READ: Genius Sports pitches ISL roadmap to clubs; Mohun Bagan skips meeting

Despite possessing attacking options such as Irfan, Farukh and Daniel Chima Chukwu, goals have been scarce, with Chennaiyin FC scoring just six, the second-lowest tally in the league after Mohammedan SC’s four. Currently 10th with nine points, Chennaiyin FC can climb to eighth place with a win.

In Indian Super League head-to-head meetings, Chennaiyin FC holds a clear advantage over Jamshedpur FC, having won eight of their 16 encounters, while Jamshedpur FC has registered three victories, with five matches ending in draws. In terms of goals scored, Chennaiyin FC has netted 31 goals across these fixtures, compared to Jamshedpur FC’s 21.

Miranda delivered a candid assessment of recent performances and the challenge ahead. “In my opinion, the game against Inter Kashi was the worst game we have played this season. Until the 75th minute, we were not in our element, both in terms of attitude and in how we approached the match. We were slow with the ball, too predictable, and we could not match their energy. Tomorrow, we expect a similar kind of game, but against a much better opponent,” he said.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

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Jamshedpur FC will look to return to winning ways at home after a 0-2 defeat…

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The poor showing up front, however, has promoted former Punjab FC midfielder Maheson Singh Tongbram into the starting 11 in recent games, with Miranda dubbing the 21-year-old as the “best Indian number 10” at the moment.

While he has played around with combinations in attack, the centreback partnership of Pritam Kotal and Elsinho, along with Laldinliana Renthlei and Mandar Rao Desai as fullbacks, has been a constant for Miranda, who expects full-throttle assault from Kashi.

The Antonio Lopez Habas-led side will be desperate to put in a stronger shift in its debut season after losing three on the trot, against Jamshedpur, Mumbai City and Bengaluru, all of whom are currently in the top four. Its troubles are similar to those of its opponent, with overseas signings Nauris Petkevicius and Alfred Planas scoring just once each in five starts together this season.

But, Miranda, who briefly worked under Habas at ATK in 2016, predicts that the Spaniard will “prepare his team in a very direct way.”

“It will be even more because they have lost points. He will motivate his team to come out and be really, really hard on us. It is his mentality. So we will need to be focused from minute one until the final whistle,” he added.

ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin, Inter Kashi clash looking to wade through attacking troubles Chennaiyin FC and Inter Kashi will have just survival on their minds when they meet in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.The teams are equally poised on five points apiece, with CFC sitting 10th, one spot ahead of its upcoming opponent and a gulf away from the leaders of the 14-team table.All hope is not lost for the two-time ISL champion, as it is unbeaten in three consecutive games in the league, and only a late Sandesh Jhingan header in its previous fixture against FC Goa denied it a first home win of the season.Ahead of the game, CFC head coach Clifford Miranda said that, on Tuesday, he wants his side to emulate its first-half performance against Gaurs.“We were very good with the ball. I felt we had great chances, and in the second half, we were unlucky not to score,” Miranda said.“Towards the last five minutes, when we started making a few substitutions, is when we lost a bit of momentum. We had to make those changes because my players got tired. I think for the majority of the game, we were in control. (Against Inter Kashi) I expect us to do what we did in the first half, throughout the 90 minutes,” he added.But for all its control, CFC’s troubles this season have stemmed from its inability to consistently find the back of the net, scoring just thrice in five games, the joint-least in the ongoing campaign.New attacking recruits, Inigo Martin and Alberto Noguera, have failed to make an impact with zero goals so far. Moreover, Daniel Chima Chukwu’s availability is still uncertain after he was forced off the pitch with an injury in the previous game.ALSO READ | Kerala Blasters — Once a title contender under Ivan Vukomanovic now struggles for relevance in ISLThe poor showing up front, however, has promoted former Punjab FC midfielder Maheson Singh Tongbram into the starting 11 in recent games, with Miranda dubbing the 21-year-old as the “best Indian number 10” at the moment.While he has played around with combinations in attack, the centreback partnership of Pritam Kotal and Elsinho, along with Laldinliana Renthlei and Mandar Rao Desai as fullbacks, has been a constant for Miranda, who expects full-throttle assault from Kashi.The Antonio Lopez Habas-led side will be desperate to put in a stronger shift in its debut season after losing three on the trot, against Jamshedpur, Mumbai City and Bengaluru, all of whom are currently in the top four. Its troubles are similar to those of its opponent, with overseas signings Nauris Petkevicius and Alfred Planas scoring just once each in five starts together this season.But, Miranda, who briefly worked under Habas at ATK in 2016, predicts that the Spaniard will “prepare his team in a very direct way.”“It will be even more because they have lost points. He will motivate his team to come out and be really, really hard on us. It is his mentality. So we will need to be focused from minute one until the final whistle,” he added. The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob Additionally, the condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament, and Miranda said that while the groundsmen have done a good job, it still is not up to the mark.“It’s not up to the level of what I’d seen when I came here with different teams as a coach and as a player as well. The surface is a bit soft, and it affects us more because we like to keep the ball on the floor. Not that much for a team that plays directly,” he noted.With either side yet to deliver a memorable performance this season, the first game after the international break could be the platform for both to quash any worries regarding a drop off into the second tier.Published on Apr 06, 2026 #ISL #Chennaiyin #Inter #Kashi #clash #wade #attacking #troubles

The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob

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The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob

Additionally, the condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament, and Miranda said that while the groundsmen have done a good job, it still is not up to the mark.

“It’s not up to the level of what I’d seen when I came here with different teams as a coach and as a player as well. The surface is a bit soft, and it affects us more because we like to keep the ball on the floor. Not that much for a team that plays directly,” he noted.

With either side yet to deliver a memorable performance this season, the first game after the international break could be the platform for both to quash any worries regarding a drop off into the second tier.

Published on Apr 06, 2026

#ISL #Chennaiyin #Inter #Kashi #clash #wade #attacking #troubles"> ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin, Inter Kashi clash looking to wade through attacking troubles Chennaiyin FC and Inter Kashi will have just survival on their minds when they meet in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.The teams are equally poised on five points apiece, with CFC sitting 10th, one spot ahead of its upcoming opponent and a gulf away from the leaders of the 14-team table.All hope is not lost for the two-time ISL champion, as it is unbeaten in three consecutive games in the league, and only a late Sandesh Jhingan header in its previous fixture against FC Goa denied it a first home win of the season.Ahead of the game, CFC head coach Clifford Miranda said that, on Tuesday, he wants his side to emulate its first-half performance against Gaurs.“We were very good with the ball. I felt we had great chances, and in the second half, we were unlucky not to score,” Miranda said.“Towards the last five minutes, when we started making a few substitutions, is when we lost a bit of momentum. We had to make those changes because my players got tired. I think for the majority of the game, we were in control. (Against Inter Kashi) I expect us to do what we did in the first half, throughout the 90 minutes,” he added.But for all its control, CFC’s troubles this season have stemmed from its inability to consistently find the back of the net, scoring just thrice in five games, the joint-least in the ongoing campaign.New attacking recruits, Inigo Martin and Alberto Noguera, have failed to make an impact with zero goals so far. Moreover, Daniel Chima Chukwu’s availability is still uncertain after he was forced off the pitch with an injury in the previous game.ALSO READ | Kerala Blasters — Once a title contender under Ivan Vukomanovic now struggles for relevance in ISLThe poor showing up front, however, has promoted former Punjab FC midfielder Maheson Singh Tongbram into the starting 11 in recent games, with Miranda dubbing the 21-year-old as the “best Indian number 10” at the moment.While he has played around with combinations in attack, the centreback partnership of Pritam Kotal and Elsinho, along with Laldinliana Renthlei and Mandar Rao Desai as fullbacks, has been a constant for Miranda, who expects full-throttle assault from Kashi.The Antonio Lopez Habas-led side will be desperate to put in a stronger shift in its debut season after losing three on the trot, against Jamshedpur, Mumbai City and Bengaluru, all of whom are currently in the top four. Its troubles are similar to those of its opponent, with overseas signings Nauris Petkevicius and Alfred Planas scoring just once each in five starts together this season.But, Miranda, who briefly worked under Habas at ATK in 2016, predicts that the Spaniard will “prepare his team in a very direct way.”“It will be even more because they have lost points. He will motivate his team to come out and be really, really hard on us. It is his mentality. So we will need to be focused from minute one until the final whistle,” he added. The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob Additionally, the condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament, and Miranda said that while the groundsmen have done a good job, it still is not up to the mark.“It’s not up to the level of what I’d seen when I came here with different teams as a coach and as a player as well. The surface is a bit soft, and it affects us more because we like to keep the ball on the floor. Not that much for a team that plays directly,” he noted.With either side yet to deliver a memorable performance this season, the first game after the international break could be the platform for both to quash any worries regarding a drop off into the second tier.Published on Apr 06, 2026 #ISL #Chennaiyin #Inter #Kashi #clash #wade #attacking #troubles
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The poor showing up front, however, has promoted former Punjab FC midfielder Maheson Singh Tongbram into the starting 11 in recent games, with Miranda dubbing the 21-year-old as the “best Indian number 10” at the moment.

While he has played around with combinations in attack, the centreback partnership of Pritam Kotal and Elsinho, along with Laldinliana Renthlei and Mandar Rao Desai as fullbacks, has been a constant for Miranda, who expects full-throttle assault from Kashi.

The Antonio Lopez Habas-led side will be desperate to put in a stronger shift in its debut season after losing three on the trot, against Jamshedpur, Mumbai City and Bengaluru, all of whom are currently in the top four. Its troubles are similar to those of its opponent, with overseas signings Nauris Petkevicius and Alfred Planas scoring just once each in five starts together this season.

But, Miranda, who briefly worked under Habas at ATK in 2016, predicts that the Spaniard will “prepare his team in a very direct way.”

“It will be even more because they have lost points. He will motivate his team to come out and be really, really hard on us. It is his mentality. So we will need to be focused from minute one until the final whistle,” he added.

ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin, Inter Kashi clash looking to wade through attacking troubles Chennaiyin FC and Inter Kashi will have just survival on their minds when they meet in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.The teams are equally poised on five points apiece, with CFC sitting 10th, one spot ahead of its upcoming opponent and a gulf away from the leaders of the 14-team table.All hope is not lost for the two-time ISL champion, as it is unbeaten in three consecutive games in the league, and only a late Sandesh Jhingan header in its previous fixture against FC Goa denied it a first home win of the season.Ahead of the game, CFC head coach Clifford Miranda said that, on Tuesday, he wants his side to emulate its first-half performance against Gaurs.“We were very good with the ball. I felt we had great chances, and in the second half, we were unlucky not to score,” Miranda said.“Towards the last five minutes, when we started making a few substitutions, is when we lost a bit of momentum. We had to make those changes because my players got tired. I think for the majority of the game, we were in control. (Against Inter Kashi) I expect us to do what we did in the first half, throughout the 90 minutes,” he added.But for all its control, CFC’s troubles this season have stemmed from its inability to consistently find the back of the net, scoring just thrice in five games, the joint-least in the ongoing campaign.New attacking recruits, Inigo Martin and Alberto Noguera, have failed to make an impact with zero goals so far. Moreover, Daniel Chima Chukwu’s availability is still uncertain after he was forced off the pitch with an injury in the previous game.ALSO READ | Kerala Blasters — Once a title contender under Ivan Vukomanovic now struggles for relevance in ISLThe poor showing up front, however, has promoted former Punjab FC midfielder Maheson Singh Tongbram into the starting 11 in recent games, with Miranda dubbing the 21-year-old as the “best Indian number 10” at the moment.While he has played around with combinations in attack, the centreback partnership of Pritam Kotal and Elsinho, along with Laldinliana Renthlei and Mandar Rao Desai as fullbacks, has been a constant for Miranda, who expects full-throttle assault from Kashi.The Antonio Lopez Habas-led side will be desperate to put in a stronger shift in its debut season after losing three on the trot, against Jamshedpur, Mumbai City and Bengaluru, all of whom are currently in the top four. Its troubles are similar to those of its opponent, with overseas signings Nauris Petkevicius and Alfred Planas scoring just once each in five starts together this season.But, Miranda, who briefly worked under Habas at ATK in 2016, predicts that the Spaniard will “prepare his team in a very direct way.”“It will be even more because they have lost points. He will motivate his team to come out and be really, really hard on us. It is his mentality. So we will need to be focused from minute one until the final whistle,” he added. The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob Additionally, the condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament, and Miranda said that while the groundsmen have done a good job, it still is not up to the mark.“It’s not up to the level of what I’d seen when I came here with different teams as a coach and as a player as well. The surface is a bit soft, and it affects us more because we like to keep the ball on the floor. Not that much for a team that plays directly,” he noted.With either side yet to deliver a memorable performance this season, the first game after the international break could be the platform for both to quash any worries regarding a drop off into the second tier.Published on Apr 06, 2026 #ISL #Chennaiyin #Inter #Kashi #clash #wade #attacking #troubles

The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob

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The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob

Additionally, the condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament, and Miranda said that while the groundsmen have done a good job, it still is not up to the mark.

“It’s not up to the level of what I’d seen when I came here with different teams as a coach and as a player as well. The surface is a bit soft, and it affects us more because we like to keep the ball on the floor. Not that much for a team that plays directly,” he noted.

With either side yet to deliver a memorable performance this season, the first game after the international break could be the platform for both to quash any worries regarding a drop off into the second tier.

Published on Apr 06, 2026

#ISL #Chennaiyin #Inter #Kashi #clash #wade #attacking #troubles">ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin, Inter Kashi clash looking to wade through attacking troubles

Chennaiyin FC and Inter Kashi will have just survival on their minds when they meet in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

The teams are equally poised on five points apiece, with CFC sitting 10th, one spot ahead of its upcoming opponent and a gulf away from the leaders of the 14-team table.

All hope is not lost for the two-time ISL champion, as it is unbeaten in three consecutive games in the league, and only a late Sandesh Jhingan header in its previous fixture against FC Goa denied it a first home win of the season.

Ahead of the game, CFC head coach Clifford Miranda said that, on Tuesday, he wants his side to emulate its first-half performance against Gaurs.

“We were very good with the ball. I felt we had great chances, and in the second half, we were unlucky not to score,” Miranda said.

“Towards the last five minutes, when we started making a few substitutions, is when we lost a bit of momentum. We had to make those changes because my players got tired. I think for the majority of the game, we were in control. (Against Inter Kashi) I expect us to do what we did in the first half, throughout the 90 minutes,” he added.

But for all its control, CFC’s troubles this season have stemmed from its inability to consistently find the back of the net, scoring just thrice in five games, the joint-least in the ongoing campaign.

New attacking recruits, Inigo Martin and Alberto Noguera, have failed to make an impact with zero goals so far. Moreover, Daniel Chima Chukwu’s availability is still uncertain after he was forced off the pitch with an injury in the previous game.

ALSO READ | Kerala Blasters — Once a title contender under Ivan Vukomanovic now struggles for relevance in ISL

The poor showing up front, however, has promoted former Punjab FC midfielder Maheson Singh Tongbram into the starting 11 in recent games, with Miranda dubbing the 21-year-old as the “best Indian number 10” at the moment.

While he has played around with combinations in attack, the centreback partnership of Pritam Kotal and Elsinho, along with Laldinliana Renthlei and Mandar Rao Desai as fullbacks, has been a constant for Miranda, who expects full-throttle assault from Kashi.

The Antonio Lopez Habas-led side will be desperate to put in a stronger shift in its debut season after losing three on the trot, against Jamshedpur, Mumbai City and Bengaluru, all of whom are currently in the top four. Its troubles are similar to those of its opponent, with overseas signings Nauris Petkevicius and Alfred Planas scoring just once each in five starts together this season.

But, Miranda, who briefly worked under Habas at ATK in 2016, predicts that the Spaniard will “prepare his team in a very direct way.”

“It will be even more because they have lost points. He will motivate his team to come out and be really, really hard on us. It is his mentality. So we will need to be focused from minute one until the final whistle,” he added.

ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin, Inter Kashi clash looking to wade through attacking troubles Chennaiyin FC and Inter Kashi will have just survival on their minds when they meet in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.The teams are equally poised on five points apiece, with CFC sitting 10th, one spot ahead of its upcoming opponent and a gulf away from the leaders of the 14-team table.All hope is not lost for the two-time ISL champion, as it is unbeaten in three consecutive games in the league, and only a late Sandesh Jhingan header in its previous fixture against FC Goa denied it a first home win of the season.Ahead of the game, CFC head coach Clifford Miranda said that, on Tuesday, he wants his side to emulate its first-half performance against Gaurs.“We were very good with the ball. I felt we had great chances, and in the second half, we were unlucky not to score,” Miranda said.“Towards the last five minutes, when we started making a few substitutions, is when we lost a bit of momentum. We had to make those changes because my players got tired. I think for the majority of the game, we were in control. (Against Inter Kashi) I expect us to do what we did in the first half, throughout the 90 minutes,” he added.But for all its control, CFC’s troubles this season have stemmed from its inability to consistently find the back of the net, scoring just thrice in five games, the joint-least in the ongoing campaign.New attacking recruits, Inigo Martin and Alberto Noguera, have failed to make an impact with zero goals so far. Moreover, Daniel Chima Chukwu’s availability is still uncertain after he was forced off the pitch with an injury in the previous game.ALSO READ | Kerala Blasters — Once a title contender under Ivan Vukomanovic now struggles for relevance in ISLThe poor showing up front, however, has promoted former Punjab FC midfielder Maheson Singh Tongbram into the starting 11 in recent games, with Miranda dubbing the 21-year-old as the “best Indian number 10” at the moment.While he has played around with combinations in attack, the centreback partnership of Pritam Kotal and Elsinho, along with Laldinliana Renthlei and Mandar Rao Desai as fullbacks, has been a constant for Miranda, who expects full-throttle assault from Kashi.The Antonio Lopez Habas-led side will be desperate to put in a stronger shift in its debut season after losing three on the trot, against Jamshedpur, Mumbai City and Bengaluru, all of whom are currently in the top four. Its troubles are similar to those of its opponent, with overseas signings Nauris Petkevicius and Alfred Planas scoring just once each in five starts together this season.But, Miranda, who briefly worked under Habas at ATK in 2016, predicts that the Spaniard will “prepare his team in a very direct way.”“It will be even more because they have lost points. He will motivate his team to come out and be really, really hard on us. It is his mentality. So we will need to be focused from minute one until the final whistle,” he added. The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob Additionally, the condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament, and Miranda said that while the groundsmen have done a good job, it still is not up to the mark.“It’s not up to the level of what I’d seen when I came here with different teams as a coach and as a player as well. The surface is a bit soft, and it affects us more because we like to keep the ball on the floor. Not that much for a team that plays directly,” he noted.With either side yet to deliver a memorable performance this season, the first game after the international break could be the platform for both to quash any worries regarding a drop off into the second tier.Published on Apr 06, 2026 #ISL #Chennaiyin #Inter #Kashi #clash #wade #attacking #troubles

The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob

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The condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob

Additionally, the condition of the pitch in Chennai has been under the scanner since before the tournament, and Miranda said that while the groundsmen have done a good job, it still is not up to the mark.

“It’s not up to the level of what I’d seen when I came here with different teams as a coach and as a player as well. The surface is a bit soft, and it affects us more because we like to keep the ball on the floor. Not that much for a team that plays directly,” he noted.

With either side yet to deliver a memorable performance this season, the first game after the international break could be the platform for both to quash any worries regarding a drop off into the second tier.

Published on Apr 06, 2026

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