{"id":33321,"date":"2020-11-13T16:49:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T11:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/?p=33321"},"modified":"2020-11-13T16:49:06","modified_gmt":"2020-11-13T11:19:06","slug":"jamshedpur-fc-season-preview-full-squad-fixtures-and-more-isl-2020-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyrosports.com\/jamshedpur-fc-season-preview-full-squad-fixtures-and-more-isl-2020-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Jamshedpur FC season preview, full squad, fixtures and more: ISL 2020-21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Indian Super League (ISL) side Jamshedpur FC have never managed to make it to the top-four in their short history. The Red Miners have always felt short of the play-off stages by the barest of margins each season. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

The Tata-Steel-owned side have made some key signings in Nerijus Valskis, Jackichand Singh, Peter Hartley and Alex Lima among others to get above the tag of being a mid-table club. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

They have instilled faith in former Chennaiyin FC<\/a> head coach Owen Coyle<\/a>, who almost scripted the historic comeback for the Marina Machans in the 2019\/20 season, but fell short in the final to eventual champions ATK. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Jamshedpur FC key players<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n

Nerijus Valskis: <\/span>The ISL<\/a> 2019-20 Golden Boot winner is a trusted lieutenant of Owen Coyle for obvious reasons. The Lithuanian centre-forward was one of the primary reasons behind Chennaiyin FC\u2019s sensational comeback in the second half of last season under Coyle. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Valskis will spearhead Jamshedpur FC’s attack and will be tough to handle for the defenders of opposition teams. The 33-year-old forward scored 15 goals and provided six assists in just 17 games in ISL 2019-20, which is testament to his excellent playmaking abilities as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Valskis, however, would need Alex Lima and Jackichand Singh’s assistance on either wing to make the most of his finishing abilities.
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Jackichand Singh:<\/span> Jackichand Singh has been growing faster than several Indian footballers in recent years. Singh was one of the most important names in Sergio Lobera’s setup at FC Goa. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

The Manipuri winger likes to operate from the right-wing but can also play a central role in midfield. His crossing abilities allowed the likes of Ferran Corominas and Hugo Boumous to score lots of goals for FC Goa. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

Singh provided three assists and scored five goals in the previous ISL season and will be expected to do the same at Jamshedpur FC as well. He will have to combine with Nerijus Valskis upfront to find the back of the net as regularly as possible.
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Peter Hartley: <\/span>Peter Hartley is one of the biggest arrivals in the ISL this season. The former Motherwell captain will lead Jamshedpur FC’s defence and his aerial ability and leadership skills will be pivotal to the Red Miners’ success in set-piece situations and maintaining their defensive line. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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That smile!
That damn smile! \ud83d\ude0d \u26bd#JamKeKhelo<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ogXnqHcPCP<\/a><\/p>— Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) November 7, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>