ISL-6: Kerala Blasters set to take on ATK in the season opener

Anas, who was with Kerala Blasters last season, was handed a red card in a Super Cup game against Indian Arrows, which means he will only remain suspended for the first game.

Kochi: Kerala Blasters are all set to take on Kolkata giant ATK as season six of Indian Super League (ISL) kicks off amid much fanfare here on Sunday. The organisers are expecting plenty of twists and turns in the franchise-based event. Meanwhile, ATK's two signings will also be unavailable as they will serve out their respective carried forward suspensions.

Anas, who was with Kerala Blasters last season, was handed a red card in a Super Cup game against Indian Arrows, which means he will only remain suspended for the first game.

Kerala Blasters to take on ATK in ISL-6 opener

ATK coach Antonio Lopez Habas will miss the services of Jobby for the first three games. The striker has already served three of his six-match ban by the AIFF Disciplinary Committee.Jobby will miss the away game to Kerala Blasters alongwith Hyderabad FC (October 25) match at home and Chennaiyin FC (October 30) away tie. He will be eligible for selection onwards the home game against Jamshedpur FC (November 9).

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FC Goa, runners-up last season, will also have to do without midfield stalwart Ahmed Jahouh for their campaign opener against two-time champions Chennaiyin FC on October 23 in Chennai.The Moroccan was sent off in the first part of extra time with a double booking in 2018-19 final when Bengaluru FC won the game 1-0 to lift their maiden ISL title.