ISL 2019-20 Team of the Week 11: Bengaluru, Chennaiyin dominate affairs

The week saw 16 goals being scored across the five games.

Another week full of drama in the Indian Super League (ISL) saw the top three teams shuffle their packs, but keep their heads high in the prime positions.

FC Goa once looked like dropping points against Kerala Blasters, but a late Hugo Boumous winner meant that the ball was in ATK's court, as they have to win to keep their top spot. A similar thing happened when Antonio Lopez Habas's men went up against the Highlanders but a late header from Balwant Singh bailed out the hosts, as they enter another week keeping the top spot in the points table.

While close encounters made the headlines, Chennaiyin and Bengaluru FC bagged big wins. The teams are now entering the last phase of the league and it will be make or break from hereon.

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Here is Khel Now's ISL 2019-20 Team of the Week 11:

Goalkeeper: Subhasish Roy Chowdhury (NorthEast United)

The experienced custodian stood like a pillar in goal for NorthEast United this week in their match against ATK. He came up with numerous saves throughout the match, but the exceptional one was the one which he flicked away with his toe to deny Roy Krishna, who was clear on goal. Despite his heroics, ATK got hold of a later winner, but Subhasish's performance on the night deserves a lot of credit.

Right-Back: Harmanjot Singh Khabra (Bengaluru FC)

One of the most versatile players in India currently, Khabra was slotted at right-back for the match against Odisha and he did not disappoint Carles Cuadrat one bit. Infact, he kept the defence tight and also had a great understanding with young midfielder Suresh Wangjam and Udanta Singh on the right channel.

ISL 2019-20: Team of the Week 11

Centre-Back: Agus Garcia (ATK)

The Spanish stalwart in ATK's defence, Agust Garcia is one of the main reasons why the Kolkata-based outfit are currently sitting at the top of the table. He is the commander-general in that backline and he marshalls his troops really well. He earned a clean-sheet against the Highlanders and despite having players like Andy Keogh, Simon Lundevall and even Federico Gallego, they hardly managed to get past the experienced Spaniard in defence.

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Centre Back: Mislav Komorski (NorthEast United)

The Croatian defender had a great outing against ATK, as he kept one of the highest-scoring teams in the ISL quiet and also did not allow Krishna to be on the end of things. He came up with an exquisite goal-line clearance to deny Soosairaj. He mopped up several mistakes from his fellow defenders and also salvaged a point from the game.

Left-Back: Nishu Kumar (Bengaluru FC)

The youngster replaced Rahul Bheke at left-back in the second half and showed tremendous tenacity to take the immense workload. He went to and fro on the left channel and kept things tight at both ends. Delivered some good balls and combined well with Sunil Chhetri on the overlap.

Central Defensive Midfielder: Erik Paartalu (Bengaluru FC)

The big Aussie made all the difference against Jamshedpur FC, as he used his physicality to get on the end of set pieces and created havoc for the defenders. It was his shot which took a slight deflection from Deshorn Brown and ended up in the back of the net.

Infact even for the second goal, Paartalu's shot from distance wasn't properly cleared by the Odisha defenders and Rahul Bheke tucked it in. Defensively also, he had a great game as he controlled the tempo and did not allow the opposition midfielders to settle.

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Right Central Midfielder: Anirudh Thapa (Chennaiyin FC)

The India international was a livewire on the pitch for the Marina Machans, as he created several chances and kept the Jamshedpur defenders on their toes. He delivered some teasing crosses into the box, but the main highlight was his defence-splitting assist which found Nerijus Valkis.

Left Central Midfielder: Hugo Boumous (FC Goa)

The Morrocan midfielder has been the lynchpin in midfield for the Gaurs, as he controlled the attacking build-up and picked up the second balls near the final third. It was some great play from Brandon who released Mandar on the left with a lobbed through ball, as the skipper found Boumous in the box and he made no mistake to tuck it past Rehenesh in goal. He then scored another where he combined with Ahmed Jahouh and lost his marker to score the winner on the half volley to seal all three points for FC Goa.

Right Wing: Lallianzuala Chhangte (Chennaiyin FC)

The 22-year old had a great outing against Jamshedpur as he dominated the right channel and had a great combination going with Anirudh Thapa in midfield. Chhangte was the heart of every positive buildup for the Marina Machans as in the end he also bagged a scored for all his hard work throughout.

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Striker: Nerijus Valskis (Chennaiyin FC)

The Lithuanian forward is literally breathing fire for Owen Coyle's men. Valskis has turned into a talisman for Chennaiyin and with another brace he is currently leading the goalscorers chart with 10 goals in the league.

A true opportunist in the final third Valskis has shown exquisite ball control and composure every time he gets a chance in the box. He has been clinical with his chances and if Chhenaiyin qualifies for the playoffs a lot will depend on their 32-year old talisman.

Left Wing: Michael Soosairaj (ATK)

Just like Chhangte, Soosairaj was the heart of every positive move that ATK had in their game against NorthEast United. He combined really well with Edu Garcia and the dup created havoc down the left channel. His shot was denied by an excellent goal-line clearance from Mislav Komorski while he also could have an assist when he served on a platter for Jayesh Rane to simply tap it in but the midfielder overran and the chance went begging.