Kerala Blasters FC's 2024-25 Indian Super League Campaign: A Crucial Season Under New Management

 Kerala Blasters FC is gearing up for a thrilling 2024-25 Indian Super League season with their newly appointed manager, Mikael Stahre, as they brace themselves for a whole new beginning. Their campaign will take off in the Malayalam state when they take on Punjab FC in a home fixture at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi on September 15th, 2024. The Kerala Blasters fans are curious about the football strategies and tactics that will be employed by Stahre during this period.

A Fresh Start at Home

The first game that Kerala Blasters FC will play against Punjab FC is of great importance to them; therefore, it must go as planned. Since Kochi is home to lots of energy-filled people, this team should give them something good to talk about afterward. On the other hand, Punjab FC has just gained promotion into ISL and cannot afford to lose its inaugural match. It’s believed that this combat could make or break everything for the home side; thus, it’s bound to be fierce and bloody.

Early Challenges and Key Fixtures

After playing their opening game, Kerala Blasters will entertain East Bengal FC at home on 22nd September, while their first away match will be against NorthEast United FC on 29th September. These early fixtures will be crucial for Stahre to assess his squad's strengths and areas that need improvement.

The month of October presents a mix of challenges, starting with an away game against Odisha FC on 3rd October and then facing Mohammedan Sporting Club on 20th October. However, the match that fans have been waiting for is the home encounter against Bengaluru FC on October 25. This fixture is more than just any other match; it is a rivalry which has grown in intensity over the years, and the Blasters will be keen to bag a decisive win in front of their home crowd.

November: A Packed Month of High-Stakes Matches

For Kerala Blasters FC, this November will be quite a busy month with five fixtures lined up including vital matches against Mumbai City FC on November 3 and Hyderabad FC on November 7. These matches can significantly shape their season and therefore, maintaining consistency and fitness will be necessary for the team.

Perhaps the most awaited match in November will be the contest against Chennaiyin FC on November 24. This Southern derby is one that always excites, when both teams have something to prove, it can turn out to be quite an explosive affair.

December: A Crucial Month Before the Year Ends

Towards year-end, some of league’s hardest opponents await Kerala Blasters FC. They will face Bengaluru FC away on December 7 while Mohun Bagan Super Giant will host them in another away game on December 14. These matches will test the Blasters’ resolve and could make or break their chances of being among top four.

December 22 marks December’s final home game that involves Mohammedan Sporting Club but concluding December 29th takes place Enero años 23 against Jamshedpur FC as an away match too. Such strong finishing would help Blasters in creating required enthusiasm for second half of the season ahead.

Kerala Blasters FC's ISL 2024-25 Schedule (Until December):

• Kerala Blasters FC vs Punjab FC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi - September 15, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Kerala Blasters FC vs East Bengal - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi - September 22, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Northeast United FC vs Kerala Blasters FC - Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati - September 29, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Odisha FC vs Kerala Blasters FC - Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar - October 3, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Mohammedan SC vs Kerala Blasters FC - Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata - October 20, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Kerala Blasters FC vs Bengaluru FC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi - October 25, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters FC - Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai - November 3, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Kerala Blasters FC vs Hyderabad FC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi - November 7, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Kerala Blasters FC vs Chennaiyin FC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi - November 24, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Kerala Blasters FC vs FC Goa - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi - November 28, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters FC - Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru - December 7, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Kerala Blasters - Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata - December 14, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Kerala Blasters FC vs Mohammedan SC - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi - December 22, 2024 - 7:30 pm
• Jamshedpur FC vs Kerala Blasters - JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur - December 29, 2024 - 7:30 pm