ISL 2024-25: Alex Saji, Mourtada Fall highlight impenetrable Matchweek 6 Team of the Week defence

NorthEast United FC players take center stage after a fascinating win.

The game week 6 of the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season exceeded all expectations with a series of unexpected and entertaining performances. It all began with Odisha FC handing East Bengal their sixth defeat of the season followed by a four-goal thriller between FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC. 

Bengaluru FC finally secured an away win against Kerala Blasters before NorthEast United recorded their biggest ISL win with a 5-0 triumph over Jamshedpur FC. Hyderabad FC scored four past Mohammedan SC before Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC shared spoils in a 1-1 draw in the city of dreams.

On that note, let us take a look at Khel Now’s team of the week for gameweek 6.

Formation: 4-4-2

GK – Amrinder Singh (Odisha FC)

Amrinder was in action twice this week. Although he didn’t manage to keep a clean sheet, he rescued four points for Odisha FC. He made a total of seven saves in the week gone by and put up a great show under the bar. His heroics saved the day for the Juggernauts against East Bengal and Mumbai City FC.

RB – Udanta Singh (FC Goa)

Udanta Singh recorded his best performance for the Gaurs in a very long time. He made four tackles and interceptions each while winning the majority of his ground duels. He was a livewire on the right flank and made notable contributions on either end including a goal in the second half.

CB – Alex Saji (Hyderabad FC)

Alex Saji led Hyderabad FC to their first win of the season. The skipper stood tall like a wall and did not let anything get past him.

He has formed a formidable partnership with Stefan Sapic and kept a check on the opposition attackers. Saji made four clearances and three blocks and helped Hyderabad FC record their second clean sheet of the season.

CB – Mourtada Fall (Odisha FC)

The Senegalese defender put up a couple of good displays this week. He recorded seven clearances, three blocks and four interceptions while maintaining a passing accuracy of above 80%. Fall also scored the winning goal for Odisha FC against East Bengal and won the majority of duels.

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LB – Parag Srivas (Hyderabad FC)

Parag Srivas put together an all-round performance in his side’s win over Mohammedan SC. He was solid at the back and also made a difference in attack. Parag made three clearances, two tackles, and one interception at the back. He also scored a goal and provided an assist up front.

RM – Lallianzuala Chhangte (Mumbai City FC)

Chhangte set up Nikolaos Karelis for the equalizer against Odisha FC. Other than that, the skipper maintained a good passing accuracy of 87%, won eight out of thirteen ground duels, and also created a big chance. In short, it was his best performance of the season so far.

CM – Muthu Mayakkannan (NorthEast United FC)

The 27-year-old has been an unsung hero for NorthEast United FC in the middle of the park. He has established himself as a regular starter ahead of a lot of players. Muthu controlled the tempo of the game for the Highlanders. He won 8/9 of his ground duels and also executed four key passes.

CM – Edgar Mendez (Bengaluru FC)

Edgar Mendez came off the bench and won the game for Bengaluru FC against their arch-rivals Kerala Blasters away from home. Mendez made an immediate impact after coming on and scored twice in quick succession to put the game past the Blasters. He also won ⅘ of his ground duels.

LM – Parthib Gogoi (NorthEast United FC)

Parthib Gogoi has finally regained his form after receiving a lot of criticism from the fans. Gogoi put up a great show in NorthEast United’s 5-0 win over Jamshedpur FC and registered his name twice on the scoresheet.

He looked dangerous and caused a lot of problems for the Red Miners. Moreover, he has now become the Highlanders’ record-all-time top scorer.

ST – Alaeddine Ajaraie (NorthEast United FC)

The Moroccan forward continues to drop in match-winning performances for the Highlanders. Alaeddine scored a strike straight from the heavens in the opening minutes of the game before scoring and assisting once more.

He wrapped up the game with three goal contributions and is now the league’s top scorer with seven goals.

ST – Alan Paulista (Hyderabad FC)

Alan Paulista found the back of the net twice in the early minutes of the first half to guide Hyderabad FC to their first win of the season.

The Brazilian target man put the stage on fire with his mind-blowing performance against Mohammedan SC. Expect him to get even more dangerous and impactful as the season progresses.

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