Match Preview : FC Goa VS Kerala Blasters FC

Kerala Blasters FC

Kerala Blasters is a very good team guided by former Mohun Bagan coach Kibu Vicuna. The big-name players such as Gary Hooper, Bakary Kone, and Vicente Gomez may change the game anyday. Also Nishu Kumar, Givson Singh, and Sandeep Singh are expected to play an important role this match. Rehenesh TP, one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the ISL, was the number one between the sticks for the Blasters last season. His departure has left the likes of Bilal Khan, Albino Gomes, and Prabhsukhan Singh Gill vying for the position vacated who have failed to deliver so far. All three keepers have made only a handful of appearances in the ISL, and the inexperience in goal could cost the Kerala Blasters in the course of the season.Another weakness for the Blasters is their lack of squad depth. One could argue that they have players for every role in the squad, but barring the defensive unit, the Kerala Blasters are short of experienced Indian midfield and attacking options.But Kerala Blasters have Sahal Abdul Samad who can be X factor

Kerala Blasters probable 11

Abino Gomes; Nishu Kumar, Costa Nhamoinesu, Bakary Kone, Jessel Carneiro; Facundo Pereyra , Vicente Gomez; Rahul K P, Sahal Abdul Samad, Nangdomba Naorem; Gary Hooper .

FC Goa

Football runs in Goan's DNA and that itself is their biggest strength. The Goans just love football. If a Goan is asked to choose five big moments in his life, three will be associated with the beautiful game. Their squad always has been a mix of blend and youth experience and that that has been the key to their success. The importance give to local players is something no other club can match. Despite possessing plenty of talent and assembling one of the best XI on the field, big match temperament is something which they have been found wanting a sthey have quite often failed to finish off close matches.

FC Goa predicted XI

Mohammed Nawaz; Seriton Fernandes, James Donachie, Ivan Gonzalez, Sanson Pereira; Edu Bedia, Alberto Noguera; Phrangki Buam, Brandon Fernandes, Princeton Rebello; Igor Angulo .

Prediction

I am seeing Fc Goa as clear cut winners. But kerala has the full potential to stage an upset .

~ S.K.Chakraborty

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