FATORDA: After back-to-back defeats, ATK Mohun Bagan will look to get their campaign back on track against a resolute Chennaiyin FC in the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) at the PJN Stadium on Saturday. Last season's finalists and one of the most consistent sides in the Hero ISL, ATKMB suffered defeats at the hands of Mumbai City FC and Jamshedpur FC in their previous two engagements.
League leaders Mumbai pummeled the Antonio Habas-coached side 5-1, racing to a 3-0 lead in the first half itself. Jamshedpur then piled on the misery with a 2-1 victory to leave the green and maroons in sixth place.
Chennaiyin are placed fourth in the points table with seven points from three matches. ATKMB have struggled defensively, conceding nine goals in their four Hero ISL games this season. To put things into perspective, the club conceded just 15 goals in the league stages of Hero ISL 20-21. This is the first time The Mariners have lost two successive games since their induction into Hero ISL in the 20-21 season.
Roy Krishna, Hugo Boumous, and Manvir Singh need to be at their very best as they come up against a side who are yet to concede from open play in 21-22 Hero ISL. Chennaiyin FC have conceded just one goal in their three Hero ISL games. They boast the best defensive record in the Hero ISL 21-22. IANS
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