Kochi∙ New season, new beginning. Blasters, however, fans may want to wait a year. All of Kerala is waiting to see the wind of change that blew on the Goan coast last season and blow in Kochi this time. There is no need for coach Ivan Vukomanovic, who has a habit of seeing what his opponents have in look, be. say In Serbia’s 28 member coaching squad, the impression that ‘Blasters are old Blasters’ is still evident. The weapons that Vukomanovic used against his opponents on the Goan pitches were not easy to catch. As he stores more weapons in the quiver and prepares the blasters, it is clear that in Ashan’s mind is the crown lost to misfortune in Fatorda.
Aren’t Vazquez and Jorge Pereira missing? A good number of fans will still be skeptical, but Vukomanovic’s choice of Greek strikers Dimitrios Diamantakos and Apostolas Giannou is beyond question. Dimitri’s Indian mission comes with experience in Greece, Germany and Croatia. Giannou, who wore the Australian shirt, played in Greece, Australia and Ichana. As well as Malayalee Rahul and Bidyashagar Singh, a young player who scored goals in the AFC Cup, there is no doubt in the front row.
Last season, the Blasters midfield was under the lonely feet of Adrian Luna. The former Espanyol player, who scored goals and struck on Goan soil, is not alone this time. The midfield will be teeming with possibilities, with Ukraine midfielder Ivan Kaliushny partnering the Uruguayan in combativeness and hard work. Sourav Mandal and Bryce Miranda, Malayali faces Vibin Mohan and Nihal Sudheesh looking for their turn as newcomers eager to spread their wings led by Vukomanovic, Sahal Abdul Samad, Ayush Adhikari, Putia and Givson Singh i all in ‘older’ roles this time.
Croatian player Marko Leskovic remains the main player in the defence, and the strong partner in the team is the Spanish player Victor Mong, who captained Odisha. Jesal Carneiro is once again the captain of the home defense and the team. Previous season hero Hormipam Ruiva, Harmanjot Khabra, Nishukumar, Sandeep Singh, Malayalee star Bijoy and Mitukkot are expected to take up the defense mission without bleeding. Prabhsukhan Gill and Karanjit Singh along with Malayali star Sachin Suresh and Muheet to guard the net.
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