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ATK will look to regain the top spot from FC Goa as they play hosts to FC Goa at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium as the Indian Super League goes through it’s final few league games prior the knockouts. However, ATK will have a stern test ahead as they take on a resilient Chenniayin FC unit who has recently found form and are back in the race of sneaking into the top four.
Having registered four wins on the bounce, ATK is currently second in the league with 33 points. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC’s four-match winning streak came to an end through a goalless draw against Bengaluru FC as they occupy the sixth spot with 22 points. Though Chennai finds itself at six, they’ve still got three games in hand and are just four points shy of fourth-placed Mumbai City who have just one more game remaining. With things intensifying in the final few stages, the upcoming fixture between ATK and Chennaiyin FC promises to be an enticing affair.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, February 16
Kick-Off- 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue- Salt Lake Stadium
ATK
In the most recent game against Odisha FC, it was Roy Krishna’s sensational hat-trick which bagged ATK the win. That being said, the hosts should go with a similar playing eleven. Edu Garcia is likely to accompany Krishna uptop. David Williams and Pronay Halder will once again be expected to be on the bench, due to Javi Hernandes and Edu Garcia impressive performances lately.
Chennaiyin FC
Anirudh Thapa should be made available in the midfield position after missing out against Kerala Blasters due to suspension. However, Thoi Singh did receive a red card in the last game and will be ruled out against ATK. With Thoi Singh out of contention, Andre Schembri should be made available to play out wide. Man in form, Nerijus Valskis will be expected to lead the attack.
ATK (Expected Playing 11)-Arindam Bhattacharya, Pritam Kotal, Víctor Mongil, Sumit Rathi, Prabir Das, Michael Soosairaj, Mandi Sosa, Javi Hernández, Jayesh Rane, Edu Garcia, Roy Krishna.
CFC (Expected Playing 11)- Vishal Kaith, Laldinliana Renthlei, Lucian Goian, Eli Sabia, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Edwin Sydney, Anirudh Thapa, Rafael Crivellaro, Andre Schembri, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Nerijus Valskis.
Roy Krishna has been a central figure for ATK and has bagged 13 goals as well as five assists while completing 469 passes from 16 appearances this season.
Nerijus Valskis has been ever so lethal in the final third for Chennaiyin FC. Valskis has 12 goals, four assists and has completed 325 passes from 15 appearances this season.
Edu Garcia can also pack a punch for ATK on the advanced role. Garcia has four goals, two assists and has completed 258 passes from 11 games this season.
Rafael Crivellaro has been pivotal in midfield for Chennaiying FC. Crivellaro has six goals and six assists while completing 732 passes from 15 games this season.
It will be a tight contest between two quality sides, but ATK might just be able to bag the win.
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