This time, Blasters have more good players in each position. Vukomanovic happy with preparations despite having to abandon warm-up matches in UAE.
First Published Oct 7, 2022, 12:27 PM IST
Kochi: The opening match of the Indian Super League is also a battle between two coaches. Blasters coach Ivan Vukamanovic and East Bengal’s former India coach Stephen Constantine. Vukomanovic is the coach who miraculously picked up the Kerala Blasters who saw the last stage of collapse. Vukomanovic took the Blasters to the finals last season with the available players.
This time, Blasters have more good players in each position. Vukomanovic happy with preparations despite having to abandon warm-up matches in UAE. Vukomanovic assures that this time, when the enthusiasm of the galleries is met, they will not be disappointed. Vukomanovic also said that East Bengal are not weak despite facing a huge setback last season.
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Although this is his first time in Indian club football, East Bengal Stephen Constantine knows the venues and players well, including Kochi. Constantine coached the Indian national team for seven years. The Kolkata team is ready for the fight even though they have got little time to prepare the team. The two teams have faced each other in four games. All three matches are tied. Kerala Blasters own the single win.
Malayali presence in East Bengal too
East Bengal comes with the strategies of Stephen Constantine who knows Indian football very well. The Kolkata giants are also confident of acquiring Malayalee star VP Zuhair and Clayton Silva. In any case, ISL ninth season, which will return home-away after the covid break, is sure to be exciting for the fans. Fans are also ready to turn Kalur into a sea of yellow.
Last Updated Oct 7, 2022, 12:27 PM IST
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