Kerala Blasters vs ATK: Anas Edathodika, Jobby Justin to miss ISL opener

The two new ATK signings will be serving out their respective carried-forward suspensions.

Anas Edathodika (left) had been handed a red card in a Hero Super Cup contest against Indian Arrows last season. Photo: H. Vibhu

Anas Edathodika and Jobby Justin will not be playing the opening game of the season between Kerala Blasters and ATK in Kochi — their home town — on Sunday.

The two new ATK signings will be serving out their carried-forward suspensions. Anas, playing for the Blasters last season, had been handed a red card in a Hero Super Cup contest against Indian Arrows. He will therefore be free to play after Sunday.

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Justin, on the other hand, had been suspended for six matches by the AIFF disciplinary committee for an on-field spat in the I-League last season. Playing for East Bengal, Justin had an ugly tiff with Aizawl FC defender Kareem Nurain. Justin has served three of his six-match ban already, and will be eligible for selection from November 9, 2019, onwards.

FC Goa midfielder Ahmed Jahouh will also miss the club's first game — against Chennaiyin FC on October 23 — this season. Jahouh had been sent off in the ISL 2018-19 final.