Chennaiyin FC Squad for ISL 2018–19: Chennaiyin Players, Full Football Fixtures Schedule, Team Details, Dates and Timetable for Indian Super League Season 5

The Hero Indian Super League 2018-19 gets underway on 29th September with ATK vs Kerala Blasters FC. However, our team in focus is defending champions Chennaiyin FC, who kick off their ISL season 5 campaign on September 30 against Bengaluru FC.  We bring you an in-depth analysis of  Marina Machans, the nickname, the fans fondly address the team with. Here's also the complete schedule timetable of Chennaiyin FC home and away games, fixture timings, venue details, full squad and team analysis for the upcoming ISL 2018-2019 season. You can download Chennaiyin FC full schedule timetable with home and away games in PDF format for free.

Chennaiyin FC is owned by some stalwarts like Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan and Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The club is the reigning champion of ISL and has a fantastic fan support in Tamil Nadu. Their home stadium, The Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium is fondly called as ‘Marina Arena’ by their loyal fanbase. Indian Super League 2018–19 Schedule in PDF for Free Download: List of Full Football Match Timetable, Date, Venue & Time of ISL 5.

The Chennai based club won last year’s title under their current manager John Gregory. Previous year’s Cup-winning captain Henrique Sereno has left the club, but the squad is strengthened by blooding in youngsters and some experienced foreign nationals. Most of the team is the same as last season with some new additions.

The squad comprises of the former Brighton star, Inigo Calderon who has been rock solid at the back. Andrea Orlandi is an experienced man who has played for European giants FC Barcelona and some top-flight leagues across Europe. His experience would be crucial in midfield especially with the absence of Gregory Nelson, who is ruled out of the first half of the season due to a knee injury. The attack is star-studded comprising of Indian star Jeje Lalpekhlua and Mohammed Rafi and Carlos Salom, who is signed for one year deal this season.

Chennaiyin FC Full Schedule for Indian Super League 2018-19 with Home and Away Fixtures

Chennaiyin FC Complete Squad for Indian Super League 2018–19

Goal-Keepers: Karanjit Singh, Nikhil Bernard, Sanjiban Ghosh;  Defenders:

Eli Sabia, Inigo Calderon, Mailson Alves, Jerry Lalrinzuala, Laldinliana Renthlei, Hendry Antonay, Tondonba Singh, Zohmingliana Ralte;  Midfielders:

Andrea Orlandi, Raphael Augusto, Anirudh Thapa, Bedashwor Singh, Dhanpal Ganesh, Francisco Fernandes, Germanpreet Singh, Zonunmawia, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Thoi Singh, Pandian Srinivasan;  Forwards: Carlos Salom, Jeje Lalpekhlua, Mohammed Rafi.

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Our Prediction for Chennaiyin FC This Indian Super League Season 5

Chennaiyin FC, under the stewardship of John Gregory, would be looking to become the first team to win back to back ISL titles. They have the fire and squad depth to overcome any obstacle they would face. We expect this side to enter the finals.

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