Kerala Blasters announce squad for Durand Cup; Noah Sadaoui & Pritam Kotal included

Noah Sadoui will look to impress with his new club.

As the rigorous and rewarding first leg of the preseason in Thailand comes to an end, Kerala Blasters FC is set to embark on the next exciting chapter of their journey by competing in the prestigious 133rd Durand Cup in Kolkata.

The Blasters, who are grouped alongside the CISF Protectors FT, Punjab FC & Mumbai City FC, will kick off their Durand Cup campaign on August 1st against Mumbai City FC. This is followed by games on August 4th vs Punjab FC and on August 10th vs CISF Protectors FT. 

Meanwhile, Forward Jaushua Sotirio and midfielder Vibin Mohanan, both of whom suffered minor knocks in Thailand, are in rehabilitation with the team.

Defender Prabir Das also returned home prematurely due to personal reasons. Goalkeeper Sachin Suresh, who has been undergoing individual rehabilitation in Kochi, has now rejoined the team in Kolkata. Newly signed defender Alexandre Coeff will join his new teammates next week in Kolkata.

Kerala Blasters Durand Cup Squad 2024

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲! Here's our squad for The Durand Cup 2024! ⚽️ Read More ➡️ https://t.co/ej3i1BT3WU #IndianOilDurandCup #KBFC #KeralaBlasters pic.twitter.com/Kg0UG0YasU

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Goalkeepers: Sachin Suresh, Nora Fernandes, Som Kumar, Mohammed Arbaz

Defenders: Milos Drincic, Sandeep Singh, Hormipam Ruivah, Pritam Kotal, Alexandre Coeff, Aiban Dohling, Muhammed Saheef, Naocha Singh

Midfielders: Adrian Luna, Freddy Lallawmawma, Vibin Mohanan, Danish Farooq, Mohammed Azhar,  Yoihenba Meitei, Sagolsem Bikash Singh, Saurav Mandal, Bryce Miranda, Rentlei Lalthanmawia

Forwards: Noah Sadaoui, Kwame Peprah, Rahul Kannoly Praveen, Ishan Pandita, Mohammed Aimen, Sreekuttan MS, Muhammed Ajsal

With the Durand Cup on the horizon, there will be plenty of excitement to see the team back in competitive action. Forward Noah Saddoui will look to carry forward his form from last season’s Durand Cup where he finished as joint-highest goalscorer with six goals.

Head coach Stahre will also be hoping the players align with his philosophy and secure results in his first assignment with the team, aiming to challenge for the title.

In light of the recent natural calamity and tragic loss of life in Wayanad, Kerala Blasters players will wear black armbands during their opening group fixture of The Durand Cup 2024. This gesture is to express our deepest solidarity and condolences to those affected during this difficult time.

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