ISL 2023-24: Hyderabad FC vs Chennaiyin FC Live Updates

7:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Hyderabad FC vs Chennaiyin FC match in the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24). The kick-off is just 30 minutes away! I am your host Rutvij Joshi and will keep you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

ISL 2023-24: Hyderabad FC vs Chennaiyin FC - Build-up

Hyderabad FC will welcome fellow strugglers Chennaiyin FC in the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 fixture on Monday, 23 October 2023 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad. The situation is dire for both clubs in the ongoing season due to a disappointing start to the season. 

The Nizams, without Manolo Marquez and some key players, look a shadow of their former selves and have lost both of their opening games in the campaign. On the other hand, the Marina Machans are also waiting to win their first game of the season under Owen Coyle.

Hyderabad FC is struggling. With no wins in their first two matches of the season, it is already an uphill battle for the side that has high ambitions. The last two seasons for HFC have been incredible, they won the ISL Trophy in 2021-22 and secured playoff qualification in 2022-23. However, losing their head coach to FC Goa and key players to other ISL teams has left the club weak and struggling to perform on the levels expected. Therefore, winning the upcoming game is vital for the outfit.

Chennaiyin FC aims to get back to winning ways and challenge for the ISL title after a few seasons of mediocrity. Signing Owen Coyle for a second stint at the club was an ambitious decision, one that has yet to yield good results. It is imperative that the club starts to pick up some points before the fans lose their patience and become hostile. The side has lost all of their three games in the ISL up to this point and must turn the fortunes around swiftly.