The Blasters are also in the middle of a resurgent run under coach Westwood and are placed joint-eighth in the league with 11 points from as many matches. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT

Mohammedan Sporting Club started ISL 2025-26 disastrously, losing seven consecutive matches. However, the Kolkata side has halted the slide by remaining unbeaten 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 the bottom-placed Mohammedan (three points from 10 matches) and wanted his players to give their 100 per cent on the field.

“It is by no means an easy game for us. If we don’t give our 100 per cent we will lose, it is as simple as that. They have nothing to lose. They are certainly not the weakest side in the league based on the performance in the last three games. They have got three draws and not many teams have done that. They have some dangerous players who play aggressively. They will do everything to win. We need to go into the game with confidence and play to our potential,’’ he said.

The Blasters are also in the middle of a resurgent run under coach Westwood and are placed joint-eighth in the league with 11 points from as many matches. The Englishman said Blasters will play with intensity and look for a win against its opponent.

Published on May 09, 2026