Riise the new Marquee, Chennaiyin FC to miss Elano after Mendoza & Bete!

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Liverpool legend John Arne Riise to be marquee player for Chennaiyin FC. Image : XtraTime

Internet Desk :  The reason behind Chennaiyin FC’s consistent success in the last two editions of Hero Indian Super League was largely because of the ineffable performances of their superstar Brazilian Elano and of course the goal machine Mendoza Valencia.

Elano enthralled one and all with his amazing skills, hunger for goals and the trade mark free kicks. The last season was a bit off-coloured as well as controversial, as the special Brazilian had to go back to his country with regrets.

The superstar was arrested on charges of assaulting an FC Goa owner but granted bail hours after winning the second edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) title. It was learnt that the former Brazil footballer was arrested under IPC 323, 341 and 504 that deal with voluntarily causing hurt, wrongful restraint and intentional insult to provoke breach of peace. According to the court order, the bail was granted on furnishing a bond that was to the satisfaction of the Integrity Officer.

The Chennaiyin Team management didn’t disclose the reason of the unavailability of Elano. But the architects of their maiden ISL triumph like Apoula Edel Bete, Bruno Pelissari, Mendoza Valencia and Elano Blummer will be missed in Marco Materazzi’s  side in the season 3, which happens to be a telling blow indeed. Though the Chennai franchise has decided to announce former Delhi Daredevils defender and Liverpool legend John Arne Riise to be their new marquee player.