Goa: Kerala Blasters FC will lock horns with NorthEast United FC in match 7 of the Indian Super League (ISL) on Thursday (November 26) at the Goa Medical College Ground, Bambolim in Goa.
Kerala will come into this game after a disappointing 0-1 loss in the season opener against ATK Mohun Bagan. Kibu Vicuna’s side despite showing promises in the match lacked a bit spark in their side specially in the middle of the park with their forward line consisting Gary Hooper also couldn’t make the most the chances that were created and they will be hoping to tick those boxes this time.
On the other hand, NorthEast United FC come into this game after a stunning 1-0 win over Mumbai City FC in their first game with Gerard Nus’ side showing discipline and determination through. The center-back parring Benjamin Lambot and Dylan Fox are the foundation of their side looking to counter anything thrown at them. The midfield also showing great stability in controlling the game with a key man being Khassa Camara.
A win for NorthEast will take them to the top of the points table while Kerala will look to take the full three points to open their account in the points table.
Kerala Blasters FC possible playing XI: Albino Gomes (GK), Bakary Kone, Jessel Allan Carneiro, Costa Nhamoinesu, Prasanth Karuthadathkuni, Nongdamba Naorem, Sahal Abdul Samad, Sergio Cidoncha (C), Facundo Pereyra, Ritwik Kumar Das, Gary Hooper
NorthEast United FC possible playing XI: Subhasish Roy Chowdhury (GK), Gurjinder Kumar, Ashutosh Mehta, Dylan Fox, Benjamin Lambot, Khassa Camara, Lalrempuia Fanai, Lalengmawia, Khumanthem Ninthoinganba Meetei, Kwesi Appiah, Luis Machado
