5 best leaders in the second season of the Indian Super League
The second season of the Indian Super League was one full of goals and drama, with some teams starting the season very well before going on to falter later on while others started pretty badly before getting their acts together and doing well in the knockout stages.For teams like Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa that showed their real quality and stepped up when it was necessary, there were definitely a few characters that helped them a lot in achieving this feat and playing to their potential.Leaders in the respective teams helped them reach their optimal levels of performance and guided them to the maximum of their abilities. These leaders were either the managers of the team or senior squad members, who used their experience and big-match learnings very well.After an exciting conclusion to season 2 of the ISL, we look back at the five best leaders in their respective sides this term:
#1 Marco Materazzi
At a time when Chennaiyin FC looked down and out from the tournament, it was the Italian’s tactical nous that helped the them survive and start their journey to the throne, culminating in their win over Goa in the final to be crowned Champions.
The Abhishek Bachchan co-owned side were bottom of the table when the second round of fixtures started, but their emphatic wins over Delhi Dynamos, Mumbai City FC and FC Goa started their turnaround.
The Italian manager brought Bruno Pelissari into the side in place of the under-performing Elano and with the front two of Jeje and Stiven Mendoza firing on all fronts, Chennaiyin found their stride back.
The side from the South once again showed their ruthless attitude, which they have been known for since last season. Under the tutelage of the World Cup winner, the men in blue bettered their performances from last season, reaching the final and winning it in entertaining style to take home the title.