East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters ISL 2023-24: Preview, Team News, Predicted Lineup, Live Streaming and Telecast

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East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters face off in the Indian Super League season in Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday at 8:00 PM IST.

This season, the two teams have experienced quite different fates, which the points table makes clear.

After making it to the Durand Cup final, East Bengal gave their supporters optimism, but their ISL performances could not live up to those expectations. After only four games played, the Torchbearers have only managed four points, placing them ninth in the rankings. This is just another example of the team's struggles.

Kerala Blasters, on the other side, had every motive not to start well. During the first four games, their coach, Ivan Vukomanovic, was banned, and several important players sustained injuries. However, the Tuskers have overcome every challenge to gain 10 points from their first five games, good for third position in the standings.

East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters: Match Timings

Location: Kolkata

Stadium: Salt Lake Stadium

Date: November 4th, 2023

Kick-off: 8:00 PM IST

East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters: H2H Record

East Bengal Wins: 1

Kerala Blasters Wins: 2

Draws: 3

East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters: Team News

East Bengal Team News

Considering the fact that the team experienced its first defeat in the previous match against Bengaluru, it is reasonable if Cuadrat makes a number of changes in order to prevent a second straight setback.

Cuadrat should make major changes to his team after two straight losses. Changes should begin at full-back, where Mohammad Rakip and Mandar Rao Dessai both performed poorly against Goa.
Harmanjot Singh Khabra might fill Rakip's spot at right back. The veteran, who started in midfield against the Gaurs, has previously played as a right-back and seemed at ease. Mandar may be asked to make way for Nishu Kumar in the meanwhile.

Hijazi Maher, a new signing, might make his debut at the expense of Jose Antonio Pardo. Souvik Chakraborty and Saul Crespo might create a double pivot in the midfield. Finally, Borja Herrera could return to the starting lineup with Silva as the lone striker, forcing Javier Siverio to sit to the bench.

Kerala Blasters Team News

While Kerala Blasters won their previous game against Odisha, there is still potential for growth in the team, which may entice the Blasters head coach to make a few changes.

Diamantakos made a terrific comeback, scoring the equaliser only a few minutes after going on as a substitute in the previous encounter. He will almost certainly start ahead of Kwame Peprah. Mohammed Azhar looked energetic in midfield when he came on, and the youngster might start ahead of Vibin Mohanan.

East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters: Predicted Lineup

East Bengal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Prabhsukhan Gill; Harmanjot Singh Khabra, Lalchungnunga, Hijazi Maher, Nishu Kumar; Saul Crespo, Souvik Chakraborty; Nandhakumar Sekar, Borja Herrera, Naorem Mahesh Singh; Cleiton Silva.

Kerala Blasters Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Sachin Suresh; Sandeep Singh, Pritam Kotal, Hormipam Ruivah, Naocha Huidrom Singh; Rahul KP, Mohammed Azhar, Danish Farooq, Daisuke Sakai; Adrian Luna, Dimitrios Diamantakos.

East Bengal vs Kerala Blasters: Live Streaming and Telecast

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

Telecast: Sports 18