ISL 2018/19, Kerala Blasters 3-0 Chennaiyin FC: 5 Talking Points - Poplatnik brace ends Kerala's winless streak

#3 Jeje Lalpekhlua isolates himself

Jeje Lalpekhlua is marked by Anas

Jeje Lalpekhlua's poor form continues this season. The Indian International failed to find the back of the net and did no favour to himself by finding himself out of positions which in turn made life easier for the Kerala Blasters defenders.

When Chennaiyin were in search of an equalizer, Gregory Nelson made an excellent run to find Jeje. But, the striker's shot was parried away from close range by the young Dheeraj Singh who looked confident with his feet and handling. Other than this shot, Jeje was absolutely woeful throughout the game and failed to link up with the midfielders.

Whenever Gregory Nelson and Francis Fernandes were out of options, Jeje did not try to bail them out by providing his helping hand. Instead, he stood and waited for the ball to arrive at his feet. CK Vineeth squared an excellent ball, but Jeje failed to read and watched the ball getting collected by the goalkeeper behind the centre-backs.

John Gregory, who puts immense faith on the striker will surely put across a point or two to Chennaiyin's number 12.