Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC, ISL 2023-24: Key Players To Watch

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After the completion of the Durand Cup 2023, the focus now shifts to the ISL 2023-24 season. The Indian Super League (ISL) is all set to return for its iconic 10th edition come 21st September for what promises to be the most competitive season ever.

The southern rivals Kerala Blasters FC face Bengaluru FC in the opening game at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi. These two teams were part of the highlight moment in the previous season.

Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC: Match Timings

Location: Kochi

Stadium: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Date: September 21, 2023

Kick-off: 8:00 PM IST

Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC: Team News

The Blasters have a number of fitness worries, including Dimitrios Diamantakos, who has only recently returned to training. In the meantime, Rahul KP and Bryce Miranda are on national team duty. Additional information about the squad's fitness will be released during the pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

The Blues are also missing some players due to Asian Games commitments. Sunil Chhetri and Rohit Danu are away with the Blue Tigers.

ISL 2023-24, Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC: Key Players to watch

Adrian Luna

Adrian Luna have made significant contributions to their respective teams this season. Luna, of course, has been a huge influence for Kerala in terms of creating chances and assisting them in dominating games.

Javi Hernandez

Hernandez enjoys having the ball at his feet and seeks to put his teammates through with his great range of passing, as well as his set-piece delivery. He will most likely be asked to contribute more defensively in order to neutralise each other's danger.

This back-and-forth between two intelligent, unpredictable players should be entertaining. Whoever wins the midfield battle for their team will have a significant advantage and will be able to create more actual scoring chances.

Hormipan Ruivah

Hormipan Ruivah, 22, is an industrious centre-back, who recorded an impressive 86% tackle success rate in the ISL 2022/23. He will be pivotal in Vukomanovic's defensive plans for the game.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is the second most successful BFC player with 56 wins in the ISL for the club, just one behind Chhetri. The custodian will be targeting equalling that record in the forthcoming faceoff in the skipper's absence

Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru FC: Live Streaming & Telecast

Streaming: Jio Cinema

Telecast: Sports18 1