John Johnson is one of the best defenders in the league and he did not do any damage to his reputation by putting in an exemplary performance at the back.
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Initially, his partner Andre Bikey looked solid, but Johnson grew into the game and nullified the attack of Kerala Blasters.
During the first half, Seminlen Doungel was clear on goal, but the last-ditch tackle from John Johnson to take the ball off the attacker proved to be yet another decisive moment in the game.
His defensive astuteness spoke volumes by cutting plenty of supplies from the wings and the midfielders.
There is no doubt that Steve Coppell has built a solid backline with John Johnson and Andre Bikey as they continue to press for a place in the top four.
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Sudarshan has been covering European and Indian football for Sportskeeda for
around 9 years. An Information Technology graduate and a post-graduate in International Business Operations, he has previously worked with Chennai Super Kings, Chennai City FC and the SunRisers Hyderabad handling their social media for OPN Advertising and Ting Labs. He has also travelled with the SunRisers for around 2 years, shooting content and interviewing stars such as David Warner, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Jonny Bairstow.
An ardent Liverpool supporter since 2008, Sudarshan's favorite footballer is Steven Gerrard, who impressed with his unmatched leadership during the Reds' challenging periods. His favorite manager is Jurgen Klopp as the German's connection with fans and preference for high-intensity football resonates with him. Sudarshan aims to better analyze football matches by relying on websites like FotMob and DataMB and excels in swiftly covering breaking news events.
Mario Gotze's winner in the 2014 final is Sudarshan’s favorite FIFA World Cup moment, and believes that Jamal Musiala and Jude Bellingham could emerge as the successors to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. When not writing, he enjoys binge-watching movies, learning new skills to enhance his professional development, and participating in marathons.