ISL 2020-21, Jamshedpur FC preview: Can the Coyle-Valskis combo light the fuse? - ISL 2020 News - Sportstar
The HinduJamshedpur FC hit the reset button during the transfer window, bolstering its squad with a number of exciting additions ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season. LISTEN to our preview of the 2020-21 edition of the Indian Super League Strengths The introduction of Kolkata giants ATK Mohun Bagan FC and SC East Bengal to the league may have already made life difficult for the Red Miners in the Covid-19 bubble, but they won’t be too concerned, having addressed a major issue that troubled the side last season. Not only has Jamshedpur signed two experienced centre-backs in Englishman Peter Hartley and the 6’6-tall Nigerian Stephen Eze, it has also acquired the services of former Chennaiyin FC right-back Laldinliana Renthlei. Former ATK FC – now ATKMBFC – left-back and ex-Aizawl FC captain Ricky Lallawmawma will shore up Jamshedpur’s defence, which will Weaknesses A lengthy 2020-21 season in the sultry Goa weather could see some first-team players pick up injuries, and what looks like a magnificent attacking unit now could lose all its lustre later owing to the lack of solid alternatives. RELATED| Much of the game in the attacking half will revolve around 2019-20 Golden Boot winner Nerijus Valskis, who was instrumental in runner-up Chennaiyin FC’s run to the final last season.