The Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 is entering its most crucial phase as every team has only a handful of opportunities left to stake their claim for a playoff spot. Jamshedpur FC’s upcoming match is one that has even more significance attached to it, as the winner of this fixture will become one of the favorites to cement a semi-final berth.

Jamshedpur FC are on a sparkling run of form with three wins in three games. These victories have come through a series of performances in which the team has adapted to the opposition’s play style, picking out weaknesses and punishing them for it. In the words of Chief Coach Coppell “Our game strategy is just to be as effective as we can be.

Chennaiyin FC emerged victorious at the last encounter between these two sides at The Furnace, but Coach Coppell will not add any further significance to this game than need be. “Revenge is definitely not a factor, it’s just another game in this season. At this stage of the season there is more significance to results. Whatever happens tomorrow, our season will remain unfinished.” Is what the gaffer had to say when asked if the team will be motivated by the prospect of revenge against Chennaiyin FC.

Much like Head Coach Coppell, John Gregory’s side also share a fondness for solid defensive organization. The gaffer knows the difficulty of facing their formidable defense, but he is not prepared to set his own team short. “Both sides have a very good defense. It’s just a question of having to earning those scoring opportunities and you do that through playing well and working hard and if possible that’s how we’ll be playing tomorrow. ”

Match Details

Chennaiyin FC vs Jamshedpur FC

5:30 PM | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

LIVE on Star Sports, Hotstar and Jio TV