Still in the hunt for their first victory in the Indian Super League, Kerala Blasters will be aiming to end the year on a good note when th...
Still in the hunt for their first victory in the Indian Super League, Kerala Blasters will be aiming to end the year on a good note when they clash against Hyderabad FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Sunday.
Both sides have played 6 matches so far with seventh-placed Hyderabad sitting just two places above Kerala on the table, but with a difference of six points. While Kerala have suffered three defeats, the Nizams saw their unbeaten streak end in their previous game against Mumbai City.
Although conceding goals has been an issue plaguing Blasters since the start of the season, their attack is also yet to click. They have attempted just 54 shots in the season so far — the lowest by a team — and have also created the least chances per 90 minutes.
Kerala coach Kibu Vicuna expects his side to make improvements but knows they won’t have it easy against Hyderabad.
“Every game is difficult,” said Vicuna. “Hyderabad had positives in the last match (against Mumbai). They didn’t play bad but they lost. So yes, we are expecting a tough challenge but we are training well. We are improving and taking steps forward. I have confidence we are going to play a...
