Published 14:55 IST, October 24th 2019
ISL: Kerala Manager Eelco Schattorie expects consistency from players
ISL: “You will never see me make a lot of changes. I like to build consistency and if somebody is not doing well, he will be replaced by someone' - Schattorie
Kerala Blasters made a stunning comeback in their opening match against ATK after going a goal down at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the ISL. Eelco Schattorie will be expecting his team to put up a similar performance against Mumbai City FC on Thursday, October 24. Kerala Manager in a press-conference stated that a team is all about consistency and building relationships between the players. He admitted that they had a difficult pre-season and winning the first ISL 2019-20 game was a very positive result for them. He also addressed that Kerala lost some players like Sandesh Jhingan and couple of defenders due to injuries.
ISL Kerala Blasters FC vs Mumbai City FC: Eelco Schattorie believes in consistency
Eelco Schattorie insisted that he never makes a lot of changes to his squad because he likes to build consistency. He said that he will have no problem in replacing someone who is not performing well and get him replaced. Schattorie informed that he will give chance to players who perform best in training because he believes in consistency. Bilal Khan started in goal vs ATK and when asked about the choice of the keeper he said that TP Rehenesh is his first choice keeper but he had to choose Bilal because TP was injured in the first game. Mario Arques got injured during the ATK's clash and when the coach was asked about the crucial injury he said he has no idea how long it is going to take him to heal. The Kerala squad was waiting to get an update about his injury and informed that Mario was already injured since the first day. Kerala will host Mumbai City FC next in their ISL 2019-20 match at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Updated 18:56 IST, October 24th 2019