These are new reports at both Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC, who meet in a high-profile Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday.
Both have new managers. BFC welcomes Spaniard Pep Munoz to the dugout for the first time this season, while Blasters will be fielded by BFC old hand Ashley Westwood for only the second time.
But the fortunes of the respective teams couldn’t be more divergent. After seven games, BFC are fourth in the table (14 points), while Blasters languish in 13th place (one) in the 14-team league. It’s a no-brainer which of the two camps is happier.
“I’m always intrigued when new ideas come in,” said BFC talisman Sunil Chhetri, as he welcomed Munoz to the match night. “Especially when I’m 42, I need that!
“When a new coach comes in, there is this preconception that everything has to change. But he kept telling us that things will be different in the future, but right now it’s just some adjustments so that guys don’t feel overwhelmed.»
«And I told him that we can adapt and we will do exactly what the coach wants. If I do it, everyone will do it,» Chettri added.
However, a lot needs to change for Westwood. The 49-year-old, who built his coaching career on the back of three golden years at BFC from 2013 to 2016, was impressed with his team’s second-half performance in the 0-2 deficit against Sporting Delhi last Sunday and hoped to further that improvement.
“It’s always hard to get into a team halfway through the season,” Westwood said Sports stars. «Usually you come in because the manager before you has had bad results. But you have to build some trust and bring in some ideas without overloading.»
The methods of the coaches also differ. After Westwood’s departure, BFC broke away from the Englishman’s model and appointed Albert Roca, who was schooled in Barcelona’s ball possession tactics. Munoz has the same lineage.
“Football is a game for the fans and my team has to be able to create chances because that’s how fans have fun,” Munoz said. «I come from Barcelona and I like to manage the game with ball possession. I understand that this is the only way to get closer to victory.»
Published on April 10, 2026
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