Mohammedan Sporting Club started ISL 2025-26 disastrously, losing seven consecutive matches. However, the team from Calcutta has managed to reverse the deficit by remaining undefeated in the last three.
Three draws in as many away matches for the visitor should make Kerala Blasters wary of its rival when the two sides meet at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Sunday.
Kerala Blasters coach Ashley Westwood, who is back after suspension, said he expects a tough match against bottom-placed Mohammedan (three points from 10 matches) and wanted his players to give 100 percent on the field.
«It is by no means an easy match for us. If we don’t give 100 percent we will lose, it’s as simple as that. They have nothing to lose. They are certainly not the weakest team in the league based on the performance of the last three matches. They have drawn three times and not many teams have done that. They have some dangerous players who play aggressively. They will do everything to win. We have to go into the match with confidence and play to our potential,» he said.
The Blasters are also in the midst of a resurgence under coach Westwood and sit joint eighth in the league with 11 points from as many games. The Englishman said Blasters will play with intensity and look for a win against his opponent.
Published on May 9, 2026
