ISL 2017/18, Match 42: Bengaluru FC vs ATK, 5 Talking Points

#2 Keane-Robin partnership needs polishing

Robin Singh leaps to meet an aerial ball

ATK manager, Teddy Sheringham decided to deploy Keane and Robin Singh up front against Bengaluru tonight. It was a bold move considering the fact that they were playing away from home against a dangerous BFC side.

It meant promising youngster, Hitesh Sharma had to settle for a place on the bench. But Robin and Keane struggled to form any kind of effective partnership. While Robin was the furthest man on the pitch, Keane was positioned behind him, operating as a number 10.

Despite all their talent, they never got going as a pair. Bengaluru dominated possession and it meant ATK had to resort to playing on the counter. Truth be told, Keane isn't the fastest player at his age, neither is Robin known for his pace.