The 24-year-old is a polished product of Tata Football Academy. He has packs of experience having gone through the footballing ranks of Indian Arrows, ATK (reserves), and Bengaluru FC. A Durand Cup winner, Lara had also represented the national team U18 side.
Group C features two ISL teams in the shape of southern rivals Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC, who have been rubbed shoulders in many crunch games last season.
Sotirio, who joined the Blasters from Newcastle Jets on a two-year contract, had a frustrating start to his new journey with an ankle injury, which is expected to keep him out of action for several months.
Born in Al Ain, UAE, Samad was scouted by Kerala Blasters FC and signed for their reserve team. He was promoted to the senior team during the ISL 2017-18 season and the following season, the attacking midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough season, being awarded with the ISL Emerging Player of the
The custodian extended his stay at the club until 2024, and this extension will see Karanjit Singh continue in his role as a part of the Kerala Blasters' goalkeeping unit.
The 29-year-old Narzary was part of Hyderabad FC's ISL winning team in 2021-22 and scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Kerala Blasters FC in the final.
The committee also rejected Ivan Vukomanovic's appeal against the fine of Rs 5 lakh and a 10-game ban imposed on him. In both cases, the Appeal Committee upheld the earlier decisions of the Disciplinary Committee.
Jhingan was a rock at the back for Bengaluru FC as they overcame a difficult start to the season to reach the Indian Super League and Super Cup finals.
Das who has represented ATK FC, ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC in the past will don the yellow jersey in the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season.