ISL: Kerala Blasters FC announces playing XI, Sahal included in team

KOCHI: The ninth season of Indian Super League is kicking off today. The current runner-up Kerala Blasters FC is playing the first match against East Bengal FC. The kick-off is at Jawaharlal Nehru International stadium in Kaloor at 7.30 pm.

The playing XI of Kerala Blasters FC has been announced. The team included Gill, Khabra, Leskovic, Hormipam, Jessel, Puitea, Jeakson, Luna, Sahal, Giannou and Dimitrios. Jessel is the captain. Karanjit Singh, Victor, Sandeep, Nishu Kumar, Ayush, Ivan, Rahul KP, Bryce and Bidya Saagr are the substitutes.

Presenting the Starting XI that'll get our #HeroISL campaign underway ⤵️#KBFCEBFC #ഒന്നായിപോരാടാം #KBFC pic.twitter.com/EpVJn3X3SY

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) October 7, 2022

The line-up of East Bengal FC includes Kamaljit, Ankit, Lalchungnunga, Ivan, Kyriacou, Passi, Souvik, Lima, Tuhin, Cleiton and VP Suhair.

Here's how we line up for the #HeroISL season opener against the Blasters! 🔴🟡

কেরলের বিপক্ষে আজকের ম্যাচের জন্য দেখে নিন আমাদের প্রথম একাদশ! ⬇️#JoyEastBengal #KBFCEBFC #LetsFootball #আমাগোমশাল pic.twitter.com/LTsltHfozZ

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) October 7, 2022

Blasters coach is Ivan Vukumanovic and former Indian coach Stephen Constantine guides East Bengal FC.