ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan Match Report & Highlights

7:20 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan match in the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24). The kick-off is just 10 minutes away! I am your host Gourav Samal and will keep you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters vs Mohun Bagan – Build-up

Kerala Blasters will look to become the first team to end Mohun Bagan’s unbeaten run in the Indian Super League (ISL) under Antonio Habas when they host the Kolkata heavyweights at Kochi on Wednesday.

The Tuskers are eager to consolidate a place in the ISL play-offs and prove their quality by ousting the most in-form team in the division before the March international break.

Kerala Blasters are actually the last team to have defeated Mohun Bagan in the ISL in what turned out to be the Mariners’ final game under Juan Ferrando. However, this time around, the tides have turned and Ivan Vukomanovic’s side have failed to hit top gear in the second leg of the ISL.

The Tuskers must gain energy from their passionate crowd at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and bring their very best to the table. They are facing a Mohun Bagan side that only played a match a few days ago and might look to use their added fitness advantage to trouble them. The Blasters need a major win to get their campaign back on track and defeating a daunting side like the Mariners can help significantly amplify the squad’s confidence levels. Another loss, however, can further increase the fans’ frustration levels and create a nervy end to the campaign.

The Mariners are coming off a thrilling win over rivals East Bengal and are on cloud nine right now. They have climbed to the top of the ISL table and now it’s about preserving that place. It won’t be an easy one as they barely get enough rest after the East Bengal game, but these are kind of matches where champions are made.

Habas needs to motivate his squad and rotate properly to ensure that his team can operate at the highest level. The Mariners will be fighting for revenge against Kerala, but need to treat this match like a finale itself to play with utmost conviction. A win can give a huge boost to Mohun Bagan’s chances of lifting the ISL shield. While a draw won’t be the worst result, a loss can create unnecessary complications in their stance in the title race.

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