As we head into the new year, we're around halfway through the ISL season. As many expected, Mohun Bagan Super Giant lead the way, two points clear of Bengaluru FC. However, there have been surprises otherwise, both pleasant and unpleasant.
There is an experienced ISL coach trying to fix a poor start to the season, the most-supported club is experiencing rebellion within the ranks, and the defending cup winners have not quite hit the lofty standards so far. Here's how each team has performed so far in the ISL this season: A No matter the performance, they're always able to dig out a result, thanks in large part to having the league's best defence and brilliant attackers. Only 11 of the 23 goals (48%) they have scored this season have come from open play -- there's an over-reliance on set-pieces.
Greg Stewart and Manvir Singh top the goal involvement charts (6), but captain Subhasish Bose has been involved in four goals himself and leads a superb, miserly backline. There's not a whole lot the league leaders can improve -- maybe getting more tempo in their attacking play will allow them to improve their xG (15.3, sixth in the league.
) A Depth in attacking personnel that is, quite frankly, ridiculous. How are they choosing between Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Sunil Chhetri as impact substitutes? Weird to even think after their first five games of the season, but their defence. They conceded no goals in their first five games but have conceded 15 in seven games since.
Sunil Chhetri. 8 .
