Jamshedpur Vs Kerala Blasters: Live Score, Preview, Lineup, Telecast Details

Indian Super League
MATCH INFO
MATCH :	Jamshedpur  V/s Kerala Blasters
COMPETITION :	Round 14
DATE:	29-12-2024
TIME:	7:30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
STADIUM:	JRD Tata Sports Complex

Jamshedpur	Lineup
Possible XI: Albino Gomes (GK); Ashutosh Mehta, Pratik Chaudhari, Stephen Eze, Md Uvais; Rei Tachikawa, Sourav Das; Imran Khan, Javi Hernandez, Md Sanan; Javi Siverio
Kerala Blasters	Lineup
Possible XI: Sachin Suresh (GK); Sandeep Singh, Pritam Kotal, Milos Drincic, Naocha Singh; Freddy Lallawmawma, Danish Farooq; Korou Singh, Adrian Luna, Noah Sadaoui; Kwame Peprah

Preview: Jamshedpur Vs Kerala Blasters

Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur FC, who kicked off their Indian Super League campaign with promise, have recently endured a turbulent phase, marked by three consecutive defeats against formidable sides like Mohun Bagan, Chennaiyin FC, and NorthEast United FC. However, they managed to arrest their slide and rediscover form with back-to-back home victories over Mohammedan Sporting Club and Punjab FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.

Despite these encouraging signs, their struggles on the road persist, as evidenced by a narrow defeat to East Bengal in their latest outing at the iconic Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as Salt Lake Stadium.

Now, returning to familiar territory, Jamshedpur FC will aim to capitalize on their home advantage when they face Kerala Blasters FC in an eagerly awaited clash at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. Head coach Khalid Jamil will look to rally his troops and use the support of the home crowd to push his side closer to the coveted top-four spots. The upcoming match presents a pivotal opportunity for Jamshedpur to reaffirm their credentials and reignite their campaign in front of their passionate fans.

Kerala Blasters: The dawn of the new Indian Super League season posed significant challenges for Kerala Blasters FC, marked by the absence of their iconic coach, Ivan Vukomanović. Renowned for steering the club to unprecedented heights and cementing his legacy as one of the most successful managers in Kerala Blasters’ history, Vukomanović’s departure left a void that has proven difficult to fill.

Under the stewardship of newly appointed coach Mikael Stahre, Kerala Blasters endured a lackluster start, succumbing to a defeat against Punjab FC in their opening fixture. Their journey since then has been marred by inconsistency, as the team oscillated between victories over East Bengal and Mohammedan SC and disappointing losses to Hyderabad FC, Bengaluru FC, and Mumbai City FC. The mounting struggles culminated in Stahre’s departure, leaving the Blasters under interim management.

Despite the turbulence, the team showcased their resilience with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Mohammedan Sporting Club in their most recent encounter, reigniting hope among their devoted fanbase. Known for their unwavering support, Kerala Blasters’ passionate fans are expected to rally behind their team, even in challenging circumstances.

As they gear up for an arduous away clash against Khalid Jamil’s Jamshedpur FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, the Blasters will aim to channel their fighting spirit and deliver a spirited performance. With a 2,256 km journey from Kochi to Jamshedpur, the Blasters’ faithful will undoubtedly make their presence felt, embodying the indomitable spirit of the club they cherish.

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About Indian Super League:

History

The Indian Super League (ISL) is the highest level of the men's Indian football league system. Administered by the AIFF and its commercial partner FSDL, the league is currently contested by 13 clubs.

The season runs from September to March and includes a 24-round regular season followed by playoffs involving the top six teams, culminating with the ISL Final to determine the ISL Cup winners. At the end of the regular season, the team with the most points is declared the ISL champions and presented with the League Winners' Shield. Until 2021–22 season, the ISL Cup winners were designated as champions but later from 2022–23 season, the champions design was given to table toppers instead of playoff champions.

Currently, the league only follows promotion in the promotion and registration processes. ISL clubs qualify for the Asian continental club competitions; League Shield winners qualify directly for the next season's AFC Champions League Two group stage.

The competition was founded on 21 October 2013 to grow the sport of football in India and increase its exposure in the country. Play began in October 2014 with eight teams. During its first three seasons, the competition operated without official recognition from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the governing body for the sport in Asia. It was structured along the same lines as the Indian Premier League, the country's premier Twenty20 franchise-based cricket competition. Each season lasted just three months, from October to December, and matches were held daily. However, before the 2017-18 season, the league expanded to ten teams, expanded its schedule to six months, and earned recognition from the AFC. Two of India's most historic clubs - Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, also joined the ISL. With ATK disbanding, the 2020–21 season had 11 clubs competing.

The ISL attained the sole top-tier league status from the 2022–23 season with the I-League demoted to the second tier. The 2023–24 season saw a promoted team from the I-League participating in the ISL for the first time ever. Punjab FC, as the 2022–23 I-League champions, became the 12th team in the league. The following year, Mohammedan SC joined the league as the 13th club as champions of the I-League.

Since the league's inaugural season, six clubs have won the ISL Cup title: ATK (3), Chennaiyin (2), Mumbai City (2), Bengaluru (1), Hyderabad (1) and Mohun Bagan (1).

Since the introduction of the League Winners' Shield in the 2019–20 season, Mumbai City has won it twice, while FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC and Mohun Bagan have won it one time each.