Indian Super League 20/21: FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC – tactical analysis

Mumbai City FC and FC Goa have now shared more than just the West Coast in the Indian Super League. Former FC Goa coach Sergio Lobera has taken charge of Mumbai City and brought along a bunch of players with him. The two clubs can be proclaimed as the footballing giants of India, as Mumbai City have their affiliation with the City Football Group and FC Goa recently linked up with RB Leipzig, other than having their financial prowess and incredible squads. These two captivating sides locked horns at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday.

In this tactical analysis, we will look at the tactics and strategies of both the teams. The following analysis will examine the match events and hence correlate to the final result.

Line-ups

Juan Ferrando started in his preferred 4-2-3-1 and made three changes from his 2-2 draw against Bengaluru FC. The 20-year-old Mohammad Nawaz started in goal for the third year running. Seriton Fernandes, James Donachie, Ivan González and Saviour Gama formed the back four. Lenny Rodrigues and Edu Bedia played as double pivots with Alberto Noguera playing in the No.10 position. Redeem Tlang and Seimeinken Doungel played on the wings with Igor Angulo leading the line.

Mumbai City too lined up in a 4-2-3-1 and Lobera made four changes after the 1-0 loss against NorthEast United. Amrinder Singh took charge of the goal while Amey Ranawade, Mourada Fall, Sarthak Golui and Mandar Rao Desai were assigned defensive duties. Rowllin Borges and former La Liga player Hernan Santana were the centre-midfielders with Cy Goddard and Farukh Choudhary playing as wingers. Adam Le Fondre started upfront with Hugo Boumous playing behind him.