NorthEast United interim coach Khalid Jamil explained the reason for the club’s poor performance this season in the Indian Super League (ISL).
The Highlanders qualified for the play-offs last term but have struggled this term and in all likelihood finish on the ninth position.
The season derailed since the injury to star striker Asamoah Gyan as in his absence, none of the other players stepped up.
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“Some players got injured. Then new replacements came in. So maybe this is the reason,” said Jamil.
Wayne Vaz, Redeem Tlang and Jose Leudo are suspended for the game against Hyderabad FC while Provat Lakra, Nikhil Kadam and Mislav Komorski are on the treatment table.