Sun Nov 03 17:26:06 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai City FC Seek Improvement Against Kerala Blasters Amidst Slow Start
**Mumbai, India:** Mumbai City FC will be looking to turn their season around when they host Kerala Blasters FC on Sunday at the Mumbai Football Arena. Despite possessing one of the strongest squads in the Indian Super League (ISL), the Islanders have struggled to get going, starting with a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC in their last match.
Head Coach Petr Kratky acknowledged the team’s slow start but expressed optimism about their progress. “It’s not ideal, to be honest,” he stated. “We need to improve. For our standards, it’s a very slow start to the season. But we see some improvement and we’re getting better, which is a bright future in front of us.”
Kratky emphasized the need for improvement in all areas of the team, including set pieces. He highlighted the limited margin for error due to their current position in the league standings.
While Kerala Blasters come into the match after a 1-3 loss to Bengaluru FC, they had previously enjoyed a four-game unbeaten run. Kratky acknowledged their improvement and anticipated a challenging match.
“I think it will be a very good game,” he said. “Kerala are improving game by game. We’re expecting a tough opponent, but our training and preparation was good, so I’m looking forward to the game.”
With a deep and talented squad, Mumbai City FC will rely on the contributions of their bench players as the season progresses and the schedule becomes more demanding. Kratky emphasized the importance of keeping all players ready for action. “We have a bigger squad, so they have to be ready for these cases when the season becomes a little bit more congested,” he said.
The match against Kerala Blasters presents a crucial opportunity for Mumbai City FC to gain momentum and demonstrate their potential. A positive result could be a turning point for the Islanders as they strive to climb the ISL table and compete for the championship.
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