NorthEast United FC registered a 2-1 victory against table-toppers Mumbai City FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday in 2020-21 Indian Super League (ISL).  With this victory, the team entered the top four in the  ISL. After this victory,  NorthEast United's interim head coach, Khalid Jamil praised Lalengmawia saying that he is "one of the best midfielders in India".

Lauding  Lalengmawia after the match, NorthEast United's interim head coach , "Frankly speaking, he's one of the best midfielders in India. I never tell him what to do. He always plays with a lot of energy and the same rhythm. Even in my playing career, I've never seen a player like him. I think he's one of our best players." He further added,  "We played them thinking that they are at the top of the league, so everyone was motivated and knew that it wouldn't be an easy game. We knew it would be a difficult game." 

Besides Lalengmawia, he also praised Brown. Jamil said,"He's one of the strikers who never thinks about goals but rather about the team winning. That's a plus point."

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