ISL Fantasy 2017: Tips for Jamshedpur FC vs FC Pune City
Match 21 of ISL 2017 will see Jamshedpur FC take on FC Pune City. Jamshedpur FC are yet to concede a goal so far and are coming on the back of their first win against Delhi Dynamos, while FC Pune City will be looking to bounce back after losing their last match against Chennaiyin FC.
Goalkeeper
Subrata Pal: The man with the highest clean sheets in ISL has already kept 4 in 4 matches. He has also got the benefit of a well-drilled defence in front of him. Whenever his defence has been breached, “The SpiderMan” has proved to be a reliable last line of defence.
Defenders
Tiri: The experienced Tiri has played a key role in Jamshedpur keeping 4 clean sheets in 4 matches. The 26-year-old has been a calming presence at the back. His aerial prowess means Tiri can also score attacking points to go with his clean sheet points.
Andre Bikey: The muscular centre-back has impressed with his tough tacking and no non-sense defending. The experienced defender due to his frame and aerial prowess is also a threat in the opposition box.
Rafael Lopez: The experienced defender has led FC Pune City’s defence guiding the inexperienced defenders around him. The Spaniard is calm on the ball and starts FC Pune City’s attack with his distribution from the back. He has also proved to be a threat on the set pieces. He has attempted the 3rd most passes by a FC Pune City defender. He also has made 9 tackles in 4 matches.
Midfielders
Mehtab Hossain: Mehtab Hossain has been superb so far for Jamshedpur FC. The 32-year old produced a superb free kick for Izu Azuka’s winner against Delhi Dynamos. He has impressed defensively as well making 20 tackles in 4 matches.
Marcos Tebar: Spanish midfielder Tebar has been excellent so far controlling the midfield with his passing and vision. He has completed 230 passes so far, the most by an FC Pune player. Tebar’s all-round game means he is impossible to ignore in your fantasy teams.
Memo: Defensive midfielder Emerson Gomes has impressed for Jamshedpur FC with his all-round play. The Brazilian has attempted 156 passes, the most by a Jamshedpur FC player, he has also contributed defensively making an impressive 18 tackles in 4 matches. He has also hit the target with 3 out of his 4 attempted shots.
Trindade: The tall Brazilian has been steady without being spectacular so far. The 21-year-old has contributed offensively as well as defensively. Trindade has attempted 8 shots so far, joint most by a Jamshedpur FC player.
Forwards
Marcelinho: The Brazilian was subdued in FC Pune City’s defeat against Chennaiyin FC but Marcelinho’s pace, vision and finishing means he is always a threat. Marcelinho’s proven ISL track record of explosive returns means he just cannot be ignored.
Emiliano Alfaro: Alfaro had contributed attacking returns in 3 out of 3 opening matches of FC Pune City, he was starved of decent service in FC Pune City’s defeat against Chennaiyin FC. But the Uruguayan’s movement and lethal finishing means he just has to be in your teams.
Izu Azuka: Azuka scored Jamshedpur’s first goal in ISL 2017 through a fine header. The Nigerian has impressed with his ability to run in behind the defenders and movement. He has been Jamshedpur’s biggest threat so far attempting 8 shots in 4 matches.