Kerala Blasters FC will open its 2023-24 marketing campaign with the Kerala derby, going up in opposition to rival Gokulam Kerala within the Durand Cup on the Mohun Bagan Ground in Kolkata on Sunday.
The Blasters, which final performed its full-strength squad (with foreigners) within the Indian Super League, noticed its ISL marketing campaign come to an finish, following a controversial walkout in opposition to Bengaluru FC within the knockouts, will hope to start out a brand new chapter on this Group C recreation.
Under head coach Ivan Vukoamanovic, KBFC has certified for ISL knockouts in consecutive seasons for the primary time and can hope the Serbian can lead it to its first trophy.
On the opposite hand, Gokulam Kerala, the Durand Cup 2019 champion will come into the match after a 2-0 win in opposition to the Indian Air Force Football Team in its opening recreation.
The two groups have by no means confronted one another on the nationwide stage in senior soccer and the sport would current a chance for both aspect to achieve supremacy as the perfect group within the state.
With defending champion Bengaluru FC ready within the wings for each side, the competition won’t simply be a derby however an opportunity for both aspect to financial institution on its hopes for the quarterfinals.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com