Indian football grappling with a midfield conundrum
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Indian football grappling with a midfield conundrum

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During the Indian Super League knockout match between Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters in April this year, Ahmed Jahouh executed a pass few would dare to attempt at 1-1 in extra time. In the last seven ISL seasons, as the duration of the league expanded beyond three months, several midfielders have shown promise, but none have secured a central or attacking midfield position in the national team. Puitea was the best passing Indian midfielder this season with 919 completed passes, 683 more than his previous season’s count with the Mariners, having played nine additional matches. He was the best passing Indian midfielder this season with 919 completed passes, 683 more than his previous season’s count with the Mariners, having played nine additional matches. The youthful profile of an Indian midfielder and the limited playing time in midfield positions in the top division doesn’t augur well for Stimac and the national team.

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