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Faridabad , Jantantra Today\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Chennai, April 20, 2026 :—–<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Faridabad , Jantantra Today\u00a0 \/\u00a0 Chennai, April 20, 2026 :—– \u00a0Chennaiyin FC will be aiming to secure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5,32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50004","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sports","category--ncr"],"yoast_head":"\n\u00a0Chennaiyin FC will be aiming to secure their third win of the season\u2014and take another step towards climbing the table to safety\u2014when they host relegation-threatened Mohammedan SC in their Indian Super League 2026 clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nThe encounter presents an opportunity for the Marina Machans to register their first-ever Indian Super League win over the Kolkata outfit, who are yet to claim a victory this season.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nSpeaking ahead of the fixture, assistant coach Anthony Fernandes, standing in for head coach Clifford Rayes Miranda due to a minor illness, stressed the importance of staying focused on the immediate task while underlining the competitive nature of the league.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\u201cIt\u2019s all about the next match, the upcoming match. We have our plans in place, but right now our focus is on getting the three points,\u201d Fernandes told the media.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\u201cNone of the games in the ISL are easy because every team comes prepared and plays with heart. It\u2019s not just another game tomorrow,\u201d he added when asked about Mohammedan\u2019s defensive struggles.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nChennaiyin head into the contest with wind in the sails following their 1-0 victory over SC Delhi, a result that halted a brief losing run and lifted them to 10th in the standings with eight points. With momentum beginning to build, the squad will look to capitalise on home advantage and carry that positivity forward.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\u201cIt was a special win for us because it\u2019s always great to win at home, especially in front of our fans. It gives the team confidence,\u201d Fernandes reflected. \u201cIt was a tough match, but a sweet win after a difficult run, and we take that positivity into the next game.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nHe also highlighted the broader process behind the team\u2019s performances, pointing to encouraging underlying signs despite inconsistent results.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\u201cIn our previous home matches, including against East Bengal, we did well in terms of possession and chance creation. We are trying to evolve the way we play, and that takes time. But that cannot be an excuse. We have to go into every match, especially at home, and make better use of that advantage,\u201d he explained.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nJoining Fernandes at the press conference was defender Laldinliana Renthlei, who is set to return to the matchday squad after recovering from injury. Reflecting on his fitness and development this season, he said:<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\u201cI picked up a slight knee injury in the last match, but now I am fully fit and ready for the next game.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\u201cFor me, I have been able to develop and improve a lot under Clifford.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nOn team news, Fernandes revealed that Farukh Choudhary remains a doubt for the clash after being forced off early in the second half against SC Delhi, with his availability currently \u201c50-50.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nFollowing the match, Chennaiyin will head back on the road for a challenging run of fixtures, with successive away trips to Jamshedpur, Punjab, and NorthEast United.<\/span><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nCFC vs MSC Head-to-Head<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\nMatches (All Competitions): 2 | CFC: 0 | MSC: 1 | Draws: 1<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"