The stage is all set for a tense clash between defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and the surging Kerala Blasters in an ISL-10 match week 12 showdown at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. Both sides, who have the league's greatest attacking performances, offer a spectacle of free-flowing football and spectacular attacking flair.

Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, has wounded warriors. Two consecutive defeats, to Mumbai City FC and FC Goa, have put doubt on their allegedly unassailable citadel. Suspensions and injuries have ripped through their core, exposing chinks in their armor. Juan Ferrando faces a huge task in attempting to weave a tapestry of triumph from the threads of a weakened squad.

The Spaniard's situation necessitates resourcefulness. Dimitri Petratos, the flamboyant Australian playmaker, is expected to direct assaults from a deeper position, commanding the tempo and sending beautiful passes to Manvir Singh and the in-form Jason Cummings. Anirudh Thapa, the midfield rock, will need to be his usual diligent self, sheltering the defense and launching precise counter-attacks. Sumit Rathi and the seasoned Brendan Hamill must defend against the continuous Kerala onslaught.

Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, enter with the confidence of a team regaining their roar. Two straight victories, one of which was a dramatic upset of Mumbai City FC, have moved them to second position in the table. With six goals in nine outings, the talismanic Dimitrios Diamantakos has been a force of nature, blasting through defenses with his predatory instincts. The Ghanaian speedster Kwame Peprah serves as the ideal foil, stretching defenses and creating space for Diamantakos to wreak havoc.

Coach Ivan Vukomanovic has created an aesthetically pleasing and ruthlessly efficient brand of aggressive football. Midfielders such as Vibin Mohanan and Mohammed Aimen weave intricate patterns, while Rahul KP and Danish Farooq maraud down the sides, sending inch-perfect crosses into the box.

The battle lines have been drawn. Can Mohun Bagan overcome setbacks and relaunch their title defense, motivated by wounded pride and eagerness for a win? Or, riding the crest of a winning wave, will Kerala Blasters show their title aspirations with a statement victory over the dethroned kings?

This confrontation has far-reaching implications. It's a showdown between two of the ISL's most distinguished clubs, each with fervent fan bases and a long history. It's a battle of styles, with Mohun Bagan's systematic excellence pitted against Kerala's free-flowing flair. It's a character test for Ferrando and Vukomanovic, two tacticians with opposing ideologies.

Expect the unexpected as the first whistle blows under the bright Kolkata sky on Wednesday night. Expect goals, drama, and a narrative that will live on in the annals of ISL mythology.

But, beneath the spectacle, a deeper story is unfolding. This game exemplifies the league as a whole: a melting pot of skill, ambition, and unyielding devotion. It's a celebration of the beautiful game, played with a zeal that knows no bounds or languages. It's a monument to the human spirit's perseverance, where hardship becomes the catalyst for triumph.

So buckle up, Indian football enthusiasts, for this isn't just a game. It's a big deal. Mohun Bagan takes on Kerala Blasters. And, believe me, you wouldn't want to miss it for anything in the world.

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Predicted lineups
Kerala Blasters: Sachin Suresh (GK), Pritam Kotal, Marko Leskovic, Milos Drincic, Vibin Mohanan, Naocha Singh, Danish Farooq, Rahul KP, Mohammed Aimen, Dimitrios Diamantakos, Kwame Peprah,

Mohun Bagan Super Giant: Vishal Kaith (GK), Brendan Hamill, Manvir Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Sumit Rathi, Hector Yuste, Deepak Tangri, Kiyan Nassiri, Subashish Bose, Dimitri Petratos, Jason Cummings

Livestream info

Q: When will the ISL match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters begin?
A: The ISL match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters will begin at 8 PM IST on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Q: Where will the ISL match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters be played?
A: The ISL match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters will be played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.

Q: How to watch an ISL match between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters?
A: You can watch the live match on Sports18 1 Channel (TV).

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