Jamshedpur FC

“We are working hard to bring consistency", said head coach Aidy Boothroyd in the pre-match press conference ahead of the next game against Kerala Blasters.

Jamshedpur FC faces Kerala Blasters FC in desperate need of a win tomorrow in their fifth home match of the Hero Indian Super League 2022-23 season at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.

The gaffer further added, “We are training to get rid of poor decision-making during a crucial part of the game" while speaking on the preparations for the game.

After two consecutive tough losses against Chennaiyin and East Bengal, Aidy Boothroyd’s side is desperate to find their winning ways back.

Aidy opined, “Keeping clean sheets will be important going forward in the season.” 

The Men of Steel will continue to miss Wellington Priori, Eli Sabia, and Germanpreet due to injury.

The two sides have competed against each other 12 times in which Jamshedpur (3 wins) hold the advantage over Kerala Blasters (2 wins) while 7 fixtures have ended in a stalemate. Currently, Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal FC are placed 8th and 9th in the league table respectively. 

Last season Kerala Blasters eliminated Jamshedpur FC from the playoffs to make their way to the HISL finals. Kerala lost the finals against Hyderabad FC. 

Though they lost the finals, Blasters under gaffer Ivan Vukomanovic carried the same momentum this season. The Tuskers have made a decent start to the season with 12 points from 7 matches beating defending champions Hyderabad FC 0-1 in their last match. Currently, Kerala Blasters FC is placed 6th in the league tablet whereas Jamshedpur FC is placed 9th.

The Men of Steel will look to turn the odds in their favour when they host Kerala Blasters at the Furnace. Bagging full points on the home pitch is all that the team now needs to gather the momentum and get back on winning ways. A win against the Blasters will also portray a sweet revenge for the playoffs from last season.