ISL 2020-21 news, Kerala Blasters vs NorthEast United FC: Predicted starting XI, team news and formation

ISL 2020: We look at the predicted starting XIs and possible formations for both Kerala Blasters and NorthEast United FC ahead of their Indian Super League (ISL) game.

Published : Nov 26, 2020 13:12 IST

NorthEast United striker Kwesi Appiah celebrates his goal against Mumbai City in the 2020-21 ISL on Saturday.
NorthEast United striker Kwesi Appiah celebrates his goal against Mumbai City in the 2020-21 ISL on Saturday.
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NorthEast United striker Kwesi Appiah celebrates his goal against Mumbai City in the 2020-21 ISL on Saturday.

After a defeat in its opening Indian Super League (ISL 2020-21) match, Kerala Blasters (KBFC) will seek its first win in the match against NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) at the GMC Athletic Stadium, Bambolim on Thursday.

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Blasters lost 0-1 to ATK Mohun Bagan in the season opener, where it failed to muster chances at goal and Kibu Vicuna's side will want an improved performance in the next game.

Update: TEAM NEWS

KBFC XI : Albino Gomes (GK), Bakary Kone, Nishu Kumar, Jessel Carneiro, Costa Nhamoinesu, Sergio Cidoncha, Vicente Gomez, Seityasen Singh, Rohit Kumar, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Gary Hooper

NEUFC XI : Subhasish Roy Chowdhury (GK), Gurjinder Kumar, Rakesh Pradhan, Benjamin Lambot (C), Dylan Fox, Ashutosh Mehta, Khassa Camara, Lalengmawia, Federico Gallego , Kwesi Appiah, Ninthoinganba Meetei

At the other end, NorthEast will be buoyed by its huge 1-0 win over Mumbai City FC thanks to Kwesi Appiah's penatly in the second half.

Here's how the two teams could line-up.

Kerala Blasters predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Abino Gomes; Nishu Kumar, Costa Nhamoinesu, Bakary Kone, Jessel Carneiro; Sergio Cidoncha, Vicente Gomez; Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Sahal Abdul Samad, Nangdomba Naorem; Gary Hooper

NorthEast United FC predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Subhasish Roy Chowdhury; Ashutosh Mehta, Benjamin Lambot, Dylan Fox, Gurjinder Kumar; Lalengmawia, Khassa Camara; Ninthoinganba Meetei, Fanai Lalrempuia, Luis Machado; Kwesi Appiah

We have got you covered for your fantasy Kerala Blasters-NEUFC combined XI. Captaincy pick: Kwesi Appiah

Combined KBFC-NEUFC XI

Subhasish Roy Chowdhury (NEUFC); Ashutosh Mehta (NEUFC), Benjamin Lambot (NEUFC), Costa Nhamoinesu (KBFC), Jessel Carneiro (KBFC); Khassa Camara (NEUFC), Lalengmawia (NEUFC), Ninthoinganba Meetei (NEUFC), Sahal Abdul Samad (KBFC), Gary Hooper (KBFC), Kwesi Appiah(NEUFC)

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