AIFF suspend Yoell van Nieff, Miloš Drinčić for three matches

In the 115th minute of the ISL game, both these players were sent off the pitch.

In a nail-biting match between Mumbai City FC and Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League (ISL) that took place on October 8 at the Mumbai Football Arena, fans were treated to an intense showdown. The match concluded with a scoreline of 2-1 in favour of Mumbai City FC, leaving spectators at the edge of their seats throughout the game. However, it was the flurry of cards, including nine yellow cards and two red cards, that truly underscored the intensity of the match.

Yoell van Nieff of Mumbai City FC and Miloš Drinčić of Kerala Blasters received red cards in the 90+15' minute of the game, a decision that would later have significant consequences.

The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) disciplinary committee has now ruled that both players will face a three-match suspension as a result of their red cards.

This suspension decision by the AIFF has left both Mumbai City FC and Kerala Blasters fans disappointed. The impact of these suspensions will be felt keenly by the teams, especially the Kerala Blasters. As a result of this suspension, the team will be without Miloš Drinčić, one of their key players, for a crucial stretch of matches.

What makes this suspension particularly challenging for Kerala Blasters is the fact that their second foreign centre-back, Marko Lešković, is currently undergoing rehabilitation for an injury. With both Drinčić and Lešković unavailable, the team will lack a foreign centre-back in the upcoming matches, which could potentially impact their defensive stability.

While the AIFF disciplinary committee has made its decision, both Yoell van Nieff and Miloš Drinčić have the opportunity to appeal this suspension within the next 10 days. As the teams regroup and plan for their upcoming fixtures, the suspensions will test their depth and adaptability, making it an interesting storyline to follow in the coming days.