The Kerala Blasters are aiming for their first win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season as they prepare to face East Bengal FC at the Nehru Stadium on Sunday. The Blasters, who suffered a disappointing 1-2 loss to Punjab FC in their season opener, will be desperate to get back on track.
However, the Blasters will be without their key midfielder Adrian Luna, who is still recovering from an illness. Luna’s absence proved costly in the loss to Punjab, as the team struggled to maintain their usual flow and cohesion.
Head coach Mikael Stahre acknowledged the team’s struggles after the Punjab defeat, stating, “We came out pretty poor, it was a hard loss in the dying seconds, hard to handle but we have to move forward.”
The match against East Bengal FC will be a crucial opportunity for the Blasters to prove their strength and resilience. It remains to be seen how the team will cope without Luna, but their determination to secure their first points of the season will be evident.
Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
Kerala Blasters Starting XI:
East Bengal Starting XI:
Gill – Rakip, Anwar, Yuste, Zothanpuia – Madih Talal, Jeakson, Saul Crespo – Nandha, Diamantakos, MaheshThe match promises to be an exciting and competitive encounter as both teams strive for victory.
