Both teams met in the Durand Cup earlier in the season in the group stages and played out an exciting 1-1 draw in Kolkata with Luka Majcen and Mohammed Aimen scoring the goals. Kerala Blasters are also with a new head coach Mikael Stahre at the helm and will also look to have an ideal start
Indian Super League (ISL) team Kerala Blasters FC have confirmed the appointment of head coach Mikael Stahre as the successor to Ivan Vukomanovic, the club announced on Thursday. The Swede will join on a two-year contract that will keep him at the helm of Kerala Blasters FC until 2026.