There is displeasure all around the Indian Super League as some teams have failed to make a mark. Stahre, the head coach of Kerala Blasters FC, was disappointed after the loss.
As Kerala Blasters went one up against Bengaluru, who have been flying high, they were bound to lose. Stahre, the Kerala Blasters coach, has asked his players for a more professional outing than this one.
Stahre Voices Disappointment After Kerala Blasters FC’s Defeat
As Kerala Blasters FC ran on a losing spree against the likes of Bengaluru FC, the coach Stahre wasn’t too happy about it. The game took place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday.
It was Sunil Chhetri’s special on Saturday that propelled Bengaluru FC to yet another win against Kerala. The final score read 4-2 to Bengaluru at the end.
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Key Factors Contributing to the Defeat
Kerala Blasters were poor with their performance in the away game against Bengaluru. Like in all other matches, it has been almost impossible to defeat Bengaluru on their home turf.
The major reasons according to the coach remain poor speed along with lack of sharpness in the game.
It is evident that allowing too many goals to the opposition has been the major issue with the Kerala FC this year. The poor defense needs to be sorted out according to the coach.
The critical defense of Bengaluru FC was also another reason that Kerala couldn’t back down with more goals. All in all, it was a disappointing performance.
How the Defeat Impacts the Team’s Morale?
Kerala Blasters were down and out only in the first half. As the team conceded two goals in the first half, the return seemed to be tough. But Kerala played brilliantly in the second half.
They returned two goals and brought the game to an equal situation. However, the masterclass of Sunil Chhetri was something hard to handle.
Although Kerala lost the game, Stahre was happy with the team. The morale of the team might have been affected by 6 losses but we can back stronger in this game, is what the coach had to say.
Whatever the coach or the analyst might say, 6 losses tend to dent confidence and also the scoreline for Kerala Blasters FC. They need to find a way.
Areas Needing Improvement for Future Matches for Kerala Blasters
The Kerala Blasters FC coach had a lot to say after the defeat to Bengaluru FC. But he made things clear that there are some major areas of improvement.
In the game against Bengaluru FC, Kerala had more than 60% of the ball possession. But the lack of finishing prowess made them lose the game.
Not only that, the defense and the backline of Kerala Blasters look poor. Therefore, they went on to concede so many goals. By the end of the Bengaluru game, Kerala had given away 21 goals.
This does throw in the question of the quality of defense for Kerala. The midline game and the pressure-handling skills of the players need to improve according to Stahre.
Key Tactics and Players Behind Bengaluru FC’s Victory
Bengaluru FC has been flying high when we talk about the performance of the team. From their seasoned campaigner Sunil Chhetri to their defense it looks like a complete team.
In the game against Kerala, it was the hattrick from Sunil and a beautiful left-footed goal from Ryan Williams that made the difference. Williams was positioned to attack the game right from the start.
Only with 36% of the ball possession, Bengaluru was able to score 4 goals. Easy to say that they had the attacking mindset on and that did make the difference. Looking forward, Bengaluru will be playing against FC Goa, who do come with a win.
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