2023-10-07 11:38:00
Kerala Blasters FC are all set to face Mumbai City FC in the third match of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season on Sunday. Having won the first two matches, the Yellow Army will aim to continue their winning streak against Mumbai.
Mumbai City FC is stronger than Kerala Blasters on paper and on field. Therefore, Sunday’s battle will not be easy for Manjappada. But if the current form continues, the fans of the team are confident that Blasters can defeat Mumbai. Meanwhile, an information has come out that will bring disappointment to Kerala Blasters fans. This information was released by the co-coach of Kerala Blasters, Frank Dowan, during the pre-match press conference.
The Japanese superstar of the Yellow Army
During the press conference ahead of the Kerala Blasters FC Vs Mumbai City FC match, the Blasters coach had to face a question about the injury update in the team. He was replying that the team’s two superstars were not match fit this time. The team’s young midfielder Sourav Mandal and young forward Ishan Pandita are not match fit, revealed the co-coach Frank Douven. With this, it is certain that both of them will not be able to play in the game against Mumbai City FC. Earlier, these players did not play in the first two matches of the season. They were not in the match day squad either. This is the third match in a row that Ishan Pandita and Sourav Mandal have to be out.
These three men will be the headache of Kerala Blasters in the next game; Defeat is guaranteed if they are not defeated on Sunday
In this year’s transfer window, the forward Ishan Pandita has reached Kerala Blasters. Pandita, who was earlier a star of Jamshedpur FC, was acquired by Kerala Blasters as a free agent. It is indicated that the player’s Blasters debut is delayed due to an injury sustained during the pre-season.
Midfielder Sourav Mandal is a player who joined Kerala Blasters before the last season. The 22-year-old has played 17 matches so far for Kerala Blasters and has also bagged one assist. The player is also humbled by injury this season.
At the same time, Kerala Blasters have started this season in brilliant form. After defeating Bengaluru FC by two goals to one in the opening match, the Yellow Army defeated Jamshedpur FC by a one-sided goal in the second match. Captain Adrian Luna was the shining star of Blasters who scored in both the matches. Kerala Blasters played their first two matches in front of the gallery which turned into a sea of yellow at their home ground, Kochi.
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At the same time, Kerala Blasters will play the first match away from home in the ISL 2023-24 season against Mumbai City FC. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the Blasters will fare without their home support. The match kicks off at 8 pm.
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