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Bengaluru : possible starting lineup: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Rahul Bheke, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Chinglensana Singh, Mohammed Salah; Vinith, Lalremtluanga, Ryan Williams, Suresh Singh Wangjam; Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Sunil Chhetri
Kerala Blasters : possible starting lineup: Som Kumar (GK); Huidrom Naocha Singh, Pritam Kotal, Milos Drincic, Muhammad Saheef; Freddy Lallawmawma, Mohammed Azhar, Adrian Luna; Mohammed Aimen, Noah Sadaoui, Kwame Peprah
Match Preview
As Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC prepare to clash in the 2024 Durand Cup quarter-final, anticipation is building for what promises to be a high-stakes encounter. The match, set for 23 August 2024 at 7 pm at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, pits two of the Indian Super League's (ISL) heavyweights against each other, with both teams eager to make a statement ahead of the upcoming ISL season.
Bengaluru FC
Bengaluru FC, who lifted the Durand Cup trophy in 2022, are determined to add another title to their collection this year. Last season, their campaign ended prematurely in the group stage, a result that left fans and the club disappointed. Gerard Zaragoza and his squad will be keen to redeem themselves, aiming to restore the club’s reputation and mount a serious challenge for the trophy this time around.
Kerala Blasters
Kerala Blasters, despite their stature and passionate fanbase, are still searching for their first major trophy. The unwavering support of their fans makes this pursuit even more crucial, as the team aims to finally deliver silverware to their loyal followers. The 2024 Durand Cup presents an ideal opportunity for the Yellow Army to make history and reward their supporters with a long-awaited triumph.
Injury & Team News
Both Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters will be fielding fully fit squads for this crucial encounter, ensuring that the contest will be one of high quality.
Head-to-Head Record
In their 16 previous encounters, Bengaluru FC has come out on top 9 times, while Kerala Blasters have won 4 matches. The remaining 3 games ended in draws, adding an extra layer of intensity to this already fierce rivalry.