Published 14:27 IST, November 20th 2020
Odisha FC fixtures, team news, squad preview ahead of 2020-21 Hero ISL season
The Odisha FC squad under Stuart Baxter will be targeting their first playoff place this season. Here is the complete Odisha FC schedule and preview.
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Despite 2019-20 season being ir debut season under new name, Odisha FC performed admirably and ended up finishing sixth in league table. With experienced coach Stuart Baxter at helm, Odisha FC squad will be targeting a playoff spot in upcoming ISL season. With a solid mix of international and Indian talent, team could well be dark horses during ISL 2020-21. Here is complete Odisha FC fixtures, Odisha FC squad news and Odisha FC ISL 2020-21 preview ahead of new season.
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ISL live: Odisha FC ISL 2020-21 preview
Odisha FC proved to be one of busiest teams in transfer window as y made wholesale changes to squad ahead of new season. manment pulled off a coup by bringing in former Premier League player Steven Taylor, with centre-back set to captain side this season as well.
foreign duo of Taylor and Jacob Tratt will be joined by experienced pair of Shubham Sarangi and Gaurav Bora, with several youngsters looking to make ir mark as well. Although side struggled defensively last season, Stuart Baxter will hope that new signings can help in shoring up backline.
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side boasts of a strong Indian contingent within Odisha FC squad including players like Shubham Sarangi, Vinit Rai and Nandhakumar Sekar. All eyes will be on Brazilian playmaker Marcelinho and his magic left foot, with 33-year-old third on league’s list of top scorers with 31 goals and top of assists table with 18. His partnership with forward Manuel Onwu will be especially crucial to Odisha FC’s playoff hopes.
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Here's complete Odisha FC squad for 2020-21 ISL season
- Goalkeepers: Arshdeep Singh, Kamaljit Singh, Ravi Kumar, Ankit Bhuyan
- Defenders: Steven Taylor, Saurabh Meher, Gaurav Bora, Kamalpreet Singh, Mohd Sajid Dhot, George D’Souza, Shubham Sarangi, Jacob, Hendry Antonay
- Midfielders: Baoringdao Bodo, Cole Alexander, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, S Lalhrezuala, Nandhakumar Sekar, Paul Ramfangzauva, Samuel Lalmuanpuia, Vinit Rai, Thoiba Singh
- Forwards: Diego Mauricio, Manuel Onwu, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Laishram Singh, Marcelo Pereira
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Latest Odisha FC fixtures list
While full Odisha FC schedule will be anunced later, here is Odisha FC fixtures disclosed for w:-
League Match . | Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
4 | Odisha FC vs Hyderabad FC | Monday, vember 23, 2020 | 7:30 PM |
GMC Stadium Bambolim |
10 | Jamshedpur FC vs Odisha FC | Sunday, vember 29, 2020 | 5:00 PM |
Tilak Maidan Stadium |
15 | ATK Mohun Bagan vs Odisha FC | Thursday, December 3, 2020 | 7:30 PM |
Fatorda Stadium |
18 | Mumbai City FC vs Odisha FC | Sunday, December 6, 2020 | 5:00 PM |
GMC Stadium Bambolim |
25 | Odisha FC vs FC Goa | Saturday, December 12, 2020 | 7:30 PM |
GMC Stadium Bambolin |
31 | Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC | Thursday, December 17, 2020 | 7:30 PM |
GMC Stadium Bambolim |
37 | Odisha FC vs rast United FC | Tuesday, December 22, 2020 | 7:30 PM |
GMC Stadium Bambolim |
45 | SC East Bengal vs Odisha FC | Sunday, January 3, 2021 | 5:00 PM |
Tilak Maidan Stadium |
50 | Kerala Blasters FC vs Odisha United FC | Thursday, January 7, 2021 | 7:30 PM |
GMC Stadium Bambolim |
53 | Chennaiyin FC vs Odisha FC |
Sunday, January 10, 2021 |
5:00 PM |
GMC Stadium Bambolim |
Im Credits: Odisha FC Instagram
14:26 IST, November 20th 2020