5 new things you will see in ISL next season

#4 Less foreign players, marquee player scrapped

ISL clubs will no longer be required to spend exorbitant sums of money on spent stars

In another development concerning the ISL, the number of foreign players playing at various clubs will reduce considerably next season owing to the rule changes. Instead of six foreigners, each club will now be able to field only five non-Indian players in their starting XI next season, another move aimed at helping the Indian players’ cause.

Furthermore, the marquee player acquisition has now been made optional. Clubs can still sign a marquee player, but his wages will not be part of the salary cap in the event of the ISL approving the player’s status as a marquee signing.