Kerala Blasters FC has officially parted ways with head coach Mikael Stahre after a string of underwhelming performances in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.
The club also announced the departure of assistant coaches Björn Wesstrom and Frederico Pereira Morais. The writing was on the wall for a while now as the club struggled under the Swede manager. Let's take a look at the statistics related to the manager at the club.

The decision came following a poor run of form that saw Kerala Blasters languishing in 10th place on the ISL table with just 11 points from 12 matches. Under Stahre’s leadership, the team managed only three wins, one draw, and six losses, with a points-per-game (PPG) average of 1.00.
Mikael Stahre’s tactical approach failed to yield consistent results, with the team struggling in both attack and defense. Below are Kerala Blasters’ key statistics under his leadership this season:
| Competition | Matches Managed | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points Per Game | Goals Scored/Match | Goals Conceded/Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.00 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
Before joining Kerala Blasters, Mikael Stahre had an extensive coaching career spanning clubs in Sweden, Norway, the USA, and Thailand. His overall managerial record reflects a career win percentage of 36.63%. Below is a snapshot of his career achievements:
| Clubs Managed | Total Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala Blasters FC | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 30% |
| Uthai Thani FC | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 28% |
| IFK Göteborg | 158 | 63 | 31 | 64 | 40% |
| San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) | 26 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 15% |
| AIK (Sweden) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13% |
| BK Häcken | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 47% |
| Sarpsborg 08 FF | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 27% |
In the interim, reserve team head coach Tomasz Tchórz and assistant coach TG Purushothaman will manage the first team. The club has yet to announce a permanent replacement for Stahre, with fans hoping for a fresh approach to revive the team’s fortunes in the league.
With just eight matches left in the season, Kerala Blasters must act swiftly to turn things around. The focus now shifts to steadying the ship and building momentum for the remainder of the campaign.