#4 Bengaluru FC’s struggles are born in their midfield
After the AFC Cup campaign, Bengaluru FC’s most influential midfielder (in that campaign) Rubio was released from the squad. There were a lot of tributes, but no tears. On the evidence of the team in the last four games, there ought to have been.
Cameron Watson and Lenny Rodrigues are both solid, good midfielders in their own right, but they are not playmakers. They do break up play and pass economically, but they don’t create as many chances for the forwards as Bengaluru need them to do, especially with a team sitting back.
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Eugeneson Lyngdoh too has been uncharacteristically poor since he has played in the advanced role, and the Blues do miss his industry from deep. With Alwyn George and Malsawmzuala on the bench, both more aggressive passers of the ball than Cameron and Lenny, is it time to drop one of them? Albert Roca has a lot of thinking in his hands.
For a more in-depth look at Bengaluru’s struggles, go read why Bengaluru FC are struggling for results this season.
