ISL 2016: Mumbai City FC 1-1 Atletico de Kolkata - 5 Talking Points

#3 Quiet Hume

Hume didn’t have the impact he would’ve hoped to have (Images courtesy of ISL)

It wouldn't be stretching it to say that Iain Hume was the standout player over the first two seasons of the ISL. But so far this season, the Canadian has struggled to find his touch. He was kept quiet through the first game against Chennaiyin and the second game in Kochi.

Even today, he was having a hard time as Goian and Gerson Viera kept him quiet. He was taken off at half-time by José Molina, to be replaced by Stephen Pearson.

It is an understatement to say that Kolkata need more from Hume. He scored 12 goals last season, but his goals weren’t his only contribution. His defensive work-rate, his ability to bring other players into the game and dictate the tempo and flow of their attacking play made him Kolkata's single biggest asset.

Now, especially with marquee player Helder Postiga missing, Kolkata will be desperate for Hume’s craft and guile to shine through.