Sandeep Singh can’t play
The fact that defensive superstar Sandeep Singh won’t be able to play against Mumbai City FC will give Blasters a headache. Sandeep, who has seen 4 yellow cards this season, will have to miss a game. This is why the Yellow Pada cannot get the player’s services in the next game.
Sandeep Singh has been a brilliant performer for Blasters in recent matches. The player, who scored a goal in the match against Odisha, played in great form against Jamshedpur FC in the last match. There are indications that Nishu Kumar and Harmanjot Khabra will replace right back Sandeep in the Blasters starting XI in the upcoming match.
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Two other players were also suspended
It’s a huge setback for Sandeep Singh who has seen four yellow cards this season and will be unable to play in the next match. But what’s equally scary is that two other key players on the team are on the verge of suspension.
Goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill and Rahul KP, who are in top form this season, are on the verge of suspension. Both of these players have already seen three yellow cards. Another yellow card will earn these players a one-match ban.
Kaliushni will come back
At the same time, Ukrainian midfielder Ivan Kaliushny, who missed the last game through suspension, will return to the Blasters’ starting XI against Mumbai City FC. Ivan Kaliushny has been a well-oiled machine in the side’s midfield this season, scoring 4 goals in 11 games. The return of a player like Kaliushny, who is in deadly form, will boost Blasters’ confidence.
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The city of Mumbai is in very good shape
Mumbai City FC is the best team of the 2022-23 ISL season. They also top the points table as they are unbeaten in a single game so far this season. Mumbai has 30 points from 12 matches including 9 wins and 3 draws.
