The 2018-19 season was a particularly forgetful one for Chennaiyin FC and their young left-back Jerry Lalrinzuala. The Marina Machans endured a horrid defence of their Indian Super League (ISL) title, finishing rock bottom on the table.
One of the players who suffered a concerning loss of form was Jerry. It also meant Jerry, once a regular presence in the national team camps, was dropped from the India picture.
However, the 22-year-old pulled up his socks and improved his performances in the 2019-20 season where Chennaiyin FC reached the ISL final under the tutelage of Owen Coyle.