Chennaiyin FC coach John Gregory reckons that new transfers, Halicharan Narzary and CK Vineeth, need some time to gel into the team after the duo made their debut in the 1-0 loss to NorthEast United FC. The defending champions were beaten by a late Bartholomew Ogbeche goal on Saturday.

FC Goa has signed goalkeeper Naveen Kumar for rest of the season of the ongoing Indian Super League which will resume from January 25. The Goa franchise has loaned Naveen in place of their former custodian Lalthuammawia Ralte who will now play for the Blasters in the current season.

Northeast United FC coach, Eelco Schattorie, lamented his side’s loss in focus in stoppage time on Wednesday night which allowed Bengaluru FC to equalise and maintain their unbeaten run in ISL 2018. Carles Cuadrat lavished praise on his side who put up a spirited performance in Guwahati.

Kerala Blasters FC coach, David James, has rued his side’s missed opportunities as they played out a 1-1 draw against Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Cesar Ferrando was disappointed that Michael Soosairaj suffered a hamstring injury during the game.