ISL 2017/18: Fantasy Tips for Delhi Dynamos vs ATK
Match 81 of ISL 2017/18 will see Delhi Dynamos take on ATK in a clash between two struggling teams, Delhi will look for a win that will take them above ATK, while ATK is still searching for a win under new boss Ashley Westwood.
Goalkeeper
Xabier Iruetaguena: Xabier has done well since his introduction, making crucial saves when required and also organizing the defense. The Spaniard has made 8 saves in 5 matches and in him, Delhi has finally found a reliable goalkeeper.
Defenders
Cichero: Venezuelan international Gabriel Cichero is returning to form after some below-par displays. The 33-year old has helped build from the back as illustrated by his 709 attempted passes, the 2nd most by a Delhi player. He has also made 27 tackles so far, the most by a Delhi defender.
Prabir Das: The marauding right-back has impressed with his energy to run up and down the pitch. He has been decent defensively, the 24-year old has attempted 27 tackles, 2nd most by an ATK defender. His tally of 14 interceptions is the most by an ATK player.
Keegan Pereira: The experienced left back has done well defensively as well as going forward for ATK. The 30-year old has made 30 tackles so far, the most by an ATK defender, he has also made9 interceptions so far.
Jordi Montel: Jordi Montel has been the best of among the bad bunch of ATK defenders. He has helped ATK build form the back. The 30-year old is also a threat on the set pieces and is capable of scoring offensive and defensive points as well.
Midfielders
Ryan Taylor: The Englishman has impressed at the heart of midfield with his calmness on the ball and distribution. The 33-year old is dangerous with his set pieces. The former Newcastle player has also contributed defensively making 22 tackles in 10 matches.
Conor Thomas: The Englishman has perhaps been one of the best defensive midfielders of ISL 2017/18. He helps A.T.K take control of the match through his faultless distribution. The 23-year old has attempted 922 passes, the most by an ATK player. He has also helped defensively making 30 tackles so far, most by an ATK midfielder.
Paulinho Dias: The defensive midfielder after a bright start has faded. But Dias with his technique and work rate is still one of Delhi Dynamos most important player. The 29-year old has attempted 14 shots and has attempted 49 tackles which is the 2nd highest in the Delhi Dynamos squad.
Chhangte: The youngster provided the assist for Kalu Uche’s equalizer against was one of Delhi’s brightest players troubling the Goa defense with his pace and trickery. The 21-year old has contributed 4 goals (2 goals and assists) so far and will once again be the player to watch out for.
Bipin Singh: The winger has impressed with his pace, trickery and work rate. In a dismal campaign for ATK, the 22-year old is the only Indian who has done well for ATK. Indians have contributed just 4 goals (3 goals, 1 assist) for the defending champions out of which 3 (2 goals, 1 assist) have been contributed by Bipin Singh.
Forward
Kalu Uche: Kalu Uche is in red-hot form having scored 6 goals in his last 5 matches. The Delhi Captain has now scored 8 goals, only 3 players have scored more in ISL 2017/18. Uche’s current form means he is a must pick for your teams.