Vasco: The Kerala Blasters are in the fray for the Indian Super League with the hope of starting the first match of the new year with a win. F.C. Goa is the opponent.
The Blasters do not have a great record against Goa in the league. However, the Kerala club is ahead of the Goan team in terms of performance this season. The team has not lost in its last seven matches. The Blasters have won three and drawn four.
The Blasters will play in the first XI without any changes. Defensive powerman Enes Sipovic has returned from injury but coach Ivan Vukomanovic is unwilling to replace the winning squad. The Jorge Diaz-Alvaro Vazquez alliance will continue to advance. On the wings will be Sahal Abdus Samad and Adrian Luna. Putia will play in the central midfield and Jackson Singh in the defensive midfield. In defense, the Marco Leskovic-Hormipam duo will be in central defense. Harmanjyot Kabra and Jesse Carneiro will be the wing backs. Prakshukhan Gill will continue in the role of goalkeeper. The team will play in a 4-4-2 style.
FC are ninth with eight points from eight games. Goa. Three defeats, one win and one draw in the last five games. The team has yet to play confidently.
Spanish coach Juan Fernando joins ATK The departure of Mohan Bagan was also a setback for the team. Goa will be headed by senior coach Derrick Perera. Derrick beat Goa 3-4-1-2 in a match against ATK, with Jorge Ortiz and Devendra Murgaonkar leading the way. Goa’s game will change if Prince Riballo and Alberto Noguera click in the midfield. The defense, which has conceded 16 goals so far this season, is a headache for the team.
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