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Match Details
Date: 26 February, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Tilak Maidan
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Preview:
NorthEast United will lock horns with Kerala Blasters in Matchday 22 in what is going to be a very significant match for the Highlanders. Khalid Jamil’s side can seal a place in play-offs with a win against the struggling Blasters side. Things are extremely well-poised and it certainly calls for a thrilling contest at Tilak Maidan on Friday.
Key Players:
Team News
NorthEast United :
The Highlanders don’t have any key injury concerns at the moment. However, Khassa Camara and Ashutosh Mehta are on 4 yellow cards each and are on the risk of getting suspended.
Kerala Blasters:
The Blasters will be without the services of Facundo Pereyra and Nishu Kumar due to injuries. Jordan Murray will start alongside Gary Hooper at the front.
Analysis:
Kerala Blasters have had a forgettable campaign in this season of Indian Super League. They have struggled to find any momentum and are reeling at 10th position, with only 3 wins in 19 matches. The Highlanders are on a 6-match winless streak and would certainly be hoping to end their season on a high. They can move up to 9th position and simultaneously spoil NorthEast United’s party with a win on Friday.
NorthEast United are currently at 4th position in the league table, with 30 points. They can confirm their spot in top 4 with a win against Blasters. They are coming to this match on the back of a crucial hard-fought victory against East Bengal. The Highlanders will certainly hope that their star players can step up in the last league game to confirm their spot in the play-offs.
Team 1:
Team 2:
Probable Playing XI
NorthEast United:
Subhashish Roy Chowdhury, Ashutosh Mehta, Benjamin Lambot, Dylan Fox, Provat Lakra, Lalengmawia, Khassa Camara, Imran Khan, Deshorn Brown, Federico Gallego, Luis Machado
Kerala Blasters:
Albino Gomes, Sandeep Singh, Bakary Kone, Costa Nhamoinesu, Denechandra Meitei, Prashanth K, Seityasen Singh, Vicente Gomez, Rohit Kumar, Jordan Murray, Gary Hooper
Best 14
Goalkeepers: Subhashish Roy Chowdhury, Albino Gomes
Defenders: Bakary Kone, Benjamin Lambot, Dylan Fox, Costa Nhamoinesu
Midfielders: Khassa Camara, Imran Khan, Vicente Gomez, Rohit Kumar
Forwards: Jordan Murray, Gary Hooper, Deshorn Brown, Luis Machado
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