Yoell Van Nieff have a contract till May 2025. They will not release him and more over he is a defensive midfielder.
Definitely, Abdenasser El khayati is a great player, but we cannot compare attacking player with a player who plays more in a defensive role.
I'm guessing, Mumbai City mainly signed Abdenasser El khayati for AFC Champions League as the teams can field 6 foreign players in Starting XI and can register upto 35 players. Maybe after champions league, they will loan-out either El khayati/Yoell Van Nieff to some Indian/foreign club.
I wonder how this team evolves with this change. Greg might start from the middle to the wings and will be the playmaker. They will push team to the wings with Chhangte and El Khayati on the wings. Jorge is always there to finish the supply. Defensively it is a setback. Van Nieff is still adapting to the league and has to be on top of his game. As Greg has gotten worse in terms of defensive work rate. It will be ok in ISL but in ACL with El Khayati and Greg not putting in the defensive work and shape can hurt against big teams. I am also not sure if Noguera will be turned to another role with in the team like a support striker. But greg and El Khayati if they click can swap positions in the wings and cut in create chances and help win few games. I believe Des has a good plan. He is one of the most flexible coaches I have seen in India. The way he adapts to what his bench has is remarkable. He changes team and the way they play accordingly. Sort of like our own Ancelotti lol.
Attacking midfielder Abdenasser El Khayati has joined ISL shield winners Mumbai City FC as a free agent on a one-year contract. However, it has come to Khel Now’s knowledge that the Islanders shall not be availing the services of the prolific Dutch attacker in the Indian Super League. He will only be used in the AFC Champions League matches.
Attacking midfielder Abdenasser El Khayati has joined ISL shield winners Mumbai City FC as a free agent on a one-year contract. However, it has come to Khel Now’s knowledge that the Islanders shall not be availing the services of the prolific Dutch attacker in the Indian Super League. He will only be used in the AFC Champions League matches.
then my guess is correct on "El Khayati" . I have posted the same previously.
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