According to reliable sources, the ISL season 2023–24 will start on September 21. The opening game of the 10th season of the Indian Super League will take place at Kochi’s JLN Stadium with a southern derby between Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC. Later this week, the ISL 2023–24 fixtures that are still to be played will be made official.
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2023-24 ISL Season
The Durand Cup champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play the recently promoted ISL team Punjab FC in the first round. East Bengal, who finished second in the most recent competition, will play Jamshedpur FC to open its season. NorthEast United will play host to Mumbai City FC, the League Winners’ Shield champion. In their respective season openers, Odisha FC takes on Chennaiyin FC.
The Indian Super League (ISL) is gearing up for its next season in 2023-24. It promises to be a spectacular football event, with successful managers returning, the first Indian club promoted from the I-League, and headline-grabbing acquisitions to every squad.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant favorites for the season, season’s first game moved to Kochi
According to the Times of India, the organizer, FSDL, had intended to hold the season’s first game in Kolkata. However, due to logistical concerns, the game was moved to Kochi. Kochi also guarantees a packed house.
The current Durand Cup champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, are the early favorites. They have signed regulars for the Indian national team, such as Anwar Ali, Anirudh Thapa, and Sahal Abdul Samad. The squad has also made big international acquisitions, bringing in seasoned players like Jason Cummings and Armando Sadiku.
ISL 2023-24 Squad Analysis: Mumbai City FC and East Bengal FC
The ISL League Shield champions fielded an almost flawless squad. With a few small changes, they improved their edge. Yoell van Nieff was brought in to replace Ahmed Jahouh. Tiri, a seasoned center defender, was also a squad addition.
East Bengal FC has advanced significantly because of the addition of Carles Cuadrat backmarkers. A few of the newest members of the Red and Gold Brigade include Edwin Sydney Vanspaul, Nandhakumar Sekar, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Gursimrat Singh Gill, Harmanjot Singh Khabra, Javier Siverio Toro, Saul Crespo, and Borja Herrera.
ISL 2023-24: Title contenders and underdogs
This time, Sergio Lobera went back to the ISL with Odisha FC, with some of his favorite seasoned ISL players. Odisha signed new experienced players like- Ahmed Jahouh, Mourtada Fall, and Roy Krishna.
FC Goa is also back this year with a lot of hope and courage. From signing former ISl champion coach Manual Roca as a head coach. They added national team star Sandesh Jhingan with one of the best ISL defenders, Odei Onaindia, and added some salt to the midfield and forward line with the signing of Raynier Fernandes, Rowllin Borges, Carl McHugh, Udanta Singh and Victor Rodrigues, Carlos Martinez.
Last but not least, newly promoted Punjab FC are well behind the other clubs, at least on paper. The Warriors still need to fill three foreign slots, and savvy additions there might boost their chances.
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