Going by their busy transfer activity in the summer alongside the high-profile appointment of Eelco Schattorie as head coach, there was opt...
Going by their busy transfer activity in the summer alongside the high-profile appointment of Eelco Schattorie as head coach, there was optimism surrounding Kerala Blasters that they might turn a corner in the 2019-’20 Indian Super League season after struggling in the previous two editions.
Kerala Blasters had a dream start to the 2019-’20 season, beating ATK in their opening match with a thrilling comeback victory but then struggled as they failed to win their next nine matches that virtually saw them crash out of the playoff race early on.
They were languishing at the ninth spot before some promising results during the back end of the season saw them climb up as they finished seventh with a total of 19 points. There were few highlights as well, completing a double over title contenders ATK while also beating defending champions Bengaluru FC for the first time in three years.
Kerala Blasters stats 2019-'20
| Team | Matches played | Goals scored | Goals conceded | Goal difference | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala Blasters | 18 | 29 | 32 | -3 | 3 |
| League's best | 18 |
46 (Goa) |
11 (Bengaluru) | +23 (Goa) |
10 (Bengaluru) |
Lack of stability
Things have been turbulent for the club even before the season began. They had to cut short their preseason in UAE since few matches were abandoned,...
