2020–21 Kerala Blasters FC season explained
Season: | 2020–21 |
Manager: | Kibu Vicuña (until 17 February 2021) Ishfaq Ahmed (remainder of season) |
Mgrtitle: | Head Coach |
Chairman: | Nikhil Bhardwaj |
Chrtitle: | Chairman |
League Result: | Final league position:10th |
Cup1: | Play-offs |
Cup1 Result: | DNQ |
Cup2 Result: | Cancelled |
League Topscorer: | Jordan Murray (7 goals) |
Season Topscorer: | Jordan Murray (7 goals) |
Average Attendance: | Closed Doors |
Nextseason: | 2021–22 |
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The 2020–21 season was the seventh season in Kerala Blasters FC's existence, as well as their seventh season in Indian Super League. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, all the matches in the seventh season of ISL were played behind closed doors in three venues at Goa. GMC Athletic Stadium was chosen as the home venue for the Blasters.
Season overview
Background
On 15 March 2020, Kerala Blasters appointed Karolis Skinkys as their new Sporting director ahead of the new season.[1] On 22 April, the club officially announced the signing of Kibu Vicuña as their new manager.[2] The most surprising move was the departure of Sandesh Jhingan: he departed the club on 21 May in a mutual consent thus ending his six years association with the club.[3] The CEO, Viren D'Silva, also left the club on the same day.[4]
July
On 1 July 2020, Kerala Blasters officially announced that they had extended the contract of Jessel Carneiro until 2023[5]
On 8 July, the club announced the signing of goalkeeper Albino Gomes on a free transfer from Odisha FC.[6]
On 15 July, it was announced that the young midfielder Ritwik Das has joined the club from Real Kashmir.[7]
The signing of Nishu Kumar was finally confirmed by the club on 22 July. The four-year deal made Nishu the highest paid Indian defender.[8]
On 29 July, the club announced the contract extension of Abdul Hakku until 2023.[9]
August
On 5 August, Kerala Blasters completed the signing of left back Denechandra Meitei from TRAU F.C.[10]
On 12 August, it was announced that Sahal has extended his contract for three more years with the Blasters which made him to stay at the club until 2025.[11]
On 19 August, the club announced the signing of Indian Under 19 midfielder Givson Singh from Indian Arrows.[12]
On 22 August, Blasters announced the signing of Sandeep Singh from TRAU F.C.[13]
On 26 August, the club completed the signing of Rohit Kumar from Hyderabad FC.[14]
On 28 August, the departure of captain Bartholomew Ogbeche was officially announced by the club.[15]
September
On 2 September, Kerala Blasters announced the signing of Facundo Pereyra as their first foreign signing of the season. He became the first Argentine to sign for the club.[16]
On 9 September, the club announced the signing of India National Under 20 goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill on a two-year deal.[17]
On 12 September, Kerala Blasters announced the contract extension of local boy Prasanth Karuthadathkuni until 2021.[18]
On 16 September, the club announced the signing of young midfielder Puitea from NorthEast United FC on a three-year deal.[19]
On 19 September, Blasters extended the contract of Seityasen Singh until 2022.[20]
On 23 September, Blasters announced the signing of Spanish Midfielder Vicente Gómez Umpiérrez on a three-year deal.[21]
On 30 September, Blasters announced the contract extension of Rahul KP until 2025.[22]
October
On 5 October, the Blasters announced the signing of Gary Hooper on a one-year deal.[23]
On 8 October, the Blasters started their pre-season training camp under the assistant coach Ishfaq Ahmed.[24]
On 9 October, the Blasters announced the signing of Costa Nhamoinesu. After this deal, Nhamoinesu became the first Zimbabwean to play for the club.[25]
On 21 October, the Blasters announced the signing of Burkina Faso international defender Bakary Koné as their sixth foreign signing of the season.[26]
On 24 October, the Blasters announced the signing of Australian forward Jordan Murray as their AFC affiliated player and final foreign signing of the season.[27]
November
On 7 November, the Blasters announced its association with BYJU'S, the world's largest Ed-Tech company, as their new title sponsor with an option to extend the sponsorship.[28]
On 18 November, the Blasters announced Costa Nhamoinesu, Sergio Cidoncha, and Jessel Carneiro as the captains ahead of the new season with Nhamoinesu being the first choice captain.[29]
On 20 November, the Blasters lost 1–0 to ATK Mohun Bagan in the 2020-21 ISL season opener.[30]
On 26 November, the Blasters drew 2–2 against NorthEast United FC.[31]
On 29 November, the Blasters had a goalless draw against Chennaiyin FC in the South Indian Derby.[32]
December
On 6 December, the Blasters lost 3–1 against FC Goa.[33]
On 8 December, the Blasters confirmed that the club captain Sergio Cidoncha, who tore his right ankle ligament during the match against Chennaiyin has left for Spain to recover from the injury and will miss the remainder of the season.[34]
On 12 December, the Blasters extended the contract of Jeakson Singh until 2023.[35]
On 13 December, the Blasters lost 4–2 against Bengaluru in the South Indian Derby.[36]
On 20 December, the Blasters drew 1–1 against SC East Bengal.[37]
On 27 December, the Blasters won 2–0 against Hyderabad FC, registering their first victory of the season.[38]
On 28 December, the Blasters announced the signing of Juande as an injury replacement of Cido for the remainder of the season.[39]
On 29 December, the Blasters announced that they have signed Subha Ghosh from ATK Mohun Bagan on a three-year contract; a swap deal with Nongdamba Naorem for whom the Blasters received an undisclosed transfer fee.[40]
January
On 2 January 2021, the Blasters lost 2–0 against Mumbai City FC.[41]
On 7 January, the Blasters lost 4–2 against Odisha FC.[42]
On 9 January, the Blasters extended the contract of Prasanth K until 2023.[43]
On 10 January, the Blasters won 3–2 against Jamshedpur FC. After this game, Sahal Abdul Samad became the player with second most appearances for the Blasters.[44]
On 15 January, the Blasters drew 1–1 against SC East Bengal. The game saw Albino Gomes becoming the first Indian goalkeeper and only second goalkeeper overall to provide an assist in Indian Super League.[45]
On 20 January, the Blasters defeated Bengaluru FC 2–1 in the Southern Derby.[46]
On 23 January, the Blasters drew 1–1 against FC Goa.[47]
On 27 January, the Blasters had a goalless draw against Jamshedpur FC.[48]
On 29 January, the Blasters confirmed that Facundo Pereyra has suffered a broken nose before the match against Jamshedpur FC.[49]
On 31 January, the Blasters lost 3–2 against ATK Mohun Bagan FC.[50]
February
On 4 February, the Blasters lost 1–2 against Mumbai City FC.[51] On 11 February, the Blasters drew 2–2 against Odisha FC.[52]
On 16 February, the Blasters lost 4–0 to Hyderabad FC.[53]
On 17 February, the club parted ways with their head coach Kibu Vicuna on mutual consent. Ishfaq Ahmed was appointed as the interim head coach for the remainder of season.[54]
On 20 February, the club extended the contract of defender Sandeep Singh until 2022.[55]
On 21 February, the Blasters drew 1–1 against Chennaiyin FC in the Southern Derby.[56]
On 26 February, the Blasters lost 2–0 against NorthEast United FC in their final match of the league.[57]
Players
Note: The list contains all the players who were registered by the club for the 2020-21 season
[58] [59]
No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of Birth (Age) |
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Goalkeepers |
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1 | Bilal Khan | | GK | 1994 9, df=yes |
13 | Prabhsukhan Singh Gill | | GK | 2001 1, df=yes |
32 | Albino Gomes | | GK | 1994 2, df=yes |
77 | Muheet Shabir | | GK | 2001 8, df=yes |
Defenders |
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3 | Sandeep Singh | | CB | 1995 3, df=yes |
4 | Bakary Koné | | CB | 1988 4, df=yes |
5 | Nishu Kumar | | RB/LB | 1997 10, df=yes |
14 | Jessel Carneiro (Captain) | | LB | 1990 7, df=yes |
24 | Abdul Hakku | | CB | 1994 10, df=yes |
26 | Costa Nhamoinesu (vice-captain) | | CB | 1986 1, df=yes |
39 | Lalruatthara | | CB/LB | 1995 1, df=yes |
45 | Denechandra Meitei | | LB | 1994 1, df=yes |
Midfielders |
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6 | | | RW/RM/RB | 1997 6, df=yes |
7 | | | RW | 1992 3, df=yes |
8 | | | CDM | 1997 4, df=yes |
10 | | | LW/RW/AM | 1987 9, df=yes |
11 | | | CM | 2001 6, df=yes |
15 | | | CDM | 2001 6, df=yes |
17 | | | RW | 2000 3, df=yes |
18 | | | CM/AM | 1997 4, df=yes |
31 | | | CDM/CB | 1986 8, df=yes |
20 | | | CM | 2000 7, df=yes |
25 | | | DM/CM | 1988 8, df=yes |
27 | | | CM/RW | 1996 12, df=yes |
47 | | | CM/RW | 1998 3, df=yes |
99 | Muktasana Sharma | | CM | 2001 2, df=yes |
Forwards |
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9 | | | FW | 1995 10, df=yes |
49 | | | FW | 2000 12, df=yes |
88 | | | FW | 1988 1, df=yes |
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Other players under contract
Note: Player was deregistered from Indian Super League squad due to an injury.[60]
Contract Extensions
Transfers
Transfers In
Promotion from reserves and youth
Loan Returns
Loan Outs
Transfers Out
Management
Pre-season and friendlies
Owing the COVID-19 pandemic, all the clubs including Kerala Blasters FC couldn't have a proper preseason. The preseason time was cut short this season. The Blasters began their preseason against one of their fellow Indian Super League opponent, Hyderabad FC on 25 October 2020. Both squads had fielded Indian players only as the foreign players were on quarantine. In the end, the Blasters beat Hyderabad 2–0 with Rahul K.P. netting both the goals.
Competitions
Indian Super League
See main article: 2020–21 Indian Super League season.
League Results by round
Matches
Statistics
All stats are as of 26 February 2021
Squad appearances and goals
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Squad statistics
| League | Cup | Total |
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Games Played | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Games Won | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Games Drawn | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Games Lost | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Goals Scored | 23 | 0 | 23 |
Goals conceded | 36 | 0 | 36 |
Goal Difference | -13 | 0 | -13 |
Clean Sheets | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Goals by Substitutes | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Yellow Cards | 34 | 0 | 34 |
Red Cards | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Players Used: 26Goalscorers
Assists
Rank | No. | Pos. | Nation | Name | League | Cup | Total Assists |
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1 | 88 | | | | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2 | 10 | | | | 3 | 0 | 3 |
18 | | | | 3 | 0 | 3 |
3 | 7 | | | | 1 | 0 | 1 |
5 | | | | 1 | 0 | 1 |
25 | | | | 1 | 0 | 1 |
9 | | | | 1 | 0 | 1 |
32 | | | | 1 | 0 | 1 |
3 | | | | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
Disciplinary record
See also
Notes and References
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- Web site: Kerala Blasters officially appoint Kibu Vicuna as head coach. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020070637/https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2020/04/22/kerala-blasters-officially-appoint-kibu-vicuna-as-head-coach.html. 20 October 2020. 2020-06-30. The Week. en.
- Web site: Kerala Blasters, Sandesh Jhingan part ways after six seasons. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201031143734/https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2020/05/21/kerala-blasters-sandesh-jhingan-part-ways-after-six-seasons.html. 31 October 2020. 2020-06-30. The Week. en.
- Web site: 2020-05-21. ISL: Viren D'Silva resigns as CEO of Kerala Blasters. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201028053045/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-kerala-blasters-viren-dsilva-resignation. 28 October 2020. 2020-06-30. Khel Now. en-US.
- Web site: ISL: Left-back Jessel Carneiro signs three-year contract extension with Kerala Blasters. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210117130834/https://scroll.in/field/966230/isl-left-back-jessel-carneiro-signs-three-year-contract-extension-with-kerala-blasters. 17 January 2021. 2020-07-01. Scroll.in. July 2020 . en-US.
- Web site: ISL: Albino Gomes joins Kerala Blasters. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210125114256/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/indian-super-league-isl-2020-21-albino-gomes-joins-kerala-blasters-odisha-fc-mumbai-city/article32022770.ece. 25 January 2021. 2020-07-08. Sportstar. 8 July 2020 . en.
- Web site: ISL 2020-21: Ritwik Kumar Das joins Kerala Blasters. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210201102142/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/kerala-blasters-ritwik-kumar-das-indian-super-league-west-bengal-football-news/article32092292.ece. 1 February 2021. 2020-07-15. Sportstar. 15 July 2020 . en.
- Web site: Nishu Kumar Signs for Kerala Blasters, Becomes Highest Paid Indian Defender. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213213528/https://www.news18.com/news/football/nishu-kumar-signs-for-kerala-blasters-becomes-highest-paid-indian-defender-2728443.html. 13 December 2020. 2020-07-22. News18. 22 July 2020 .
- Web site: Centre-back Abdul Hakku Signs Contract Extension with Kerala Blasters Ahead of ISL 2020-21. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200918113448/https://www.news18.com/news/football/centre-back-abdul-hakku-signs-contract-extension-with-kerala-blasters-ahead-of-isl-2020-21-2742349.html. 18 September 2020. 2020-07-29. News18. 29 July 2020 .
- Web site: 2020-07-28. Kerala Blasters sign Denechandra Meitei on year-long deal from TRAU FC. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210301101845/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-kerala-blasters-sign-denechandra-meitei. 1 March 2021. 2020-07-29. Khel Now. en-US.
- Web site: 2020-08-12. ISL: Sahal Abdul Samad signs new deal with Kerala Blasters until 2025. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124165043/https://thebridge.in/football/isl-sahal-abdul-samad-signs-new-deal-with-kerala-blasters-until-2025/. 24 November 2020. 2020-08-12. The Bridge. en-GB.
- Web site: ISL 2020-21: Kerala Blasters signs 18-yr-old Givson Singh. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210312015613/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-fc-indian-super-league-football-i-league-givson-singh-manipur-sports/article32394657.ece. 12 March 2021. 2020-08-19. Sportstar. 19 August 2020 . en.
- Web site: 2020-08-22. ISL: Former ATK defender Sandeep Singh joins Kerala Blasters. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210618134009/https://thebridge.in/football/isl-former-atk-defender-sandeep-singh-joins-kerala-blasters/. 18 June 2021. 2020-08-22. The Bridge. en-GB.
- Web site: ISL 2020-21: Midfielder Rohit Kumar joins Kerala Blasters FC. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210312172017/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-fc-rohit-kumar-new-signing-indian-super-league-2020-21-football-news/article32447863.ece. 12 March 2021. 2020-08-26. Sportstar. 26 August 2020 . en.
- Web site: ISL: Bartholomew Ogbeche bids goodbye to Kerala Blasters' teammates. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026092040/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/isl-bartolomew-ogbeche-bids-goodbye-kerala-blasters/foaao5l5psmc13ho2huok2a7n. 26 October 2020. 2020-08-28. www.goal.com.
- Web site: 2020-08-31. Kerala Blasters sign Argentinian Facundo Pereyra on one-year deal. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915082240/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-kerala-blasters-facundo-pereyra. 15 September 2020. 2020-09-02. Khel Now. en-US.
- Web site: Kerala Blasters signs teenage goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919134455/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-signs-prabhsukhan-gill-bengaluru-fc-indian-arrows-indian-super-league-i-league-isl-aiff/article32561407.ece. 19 September 2020. 2020-09-09. Sportstar. 9 September 2020 . en.
- Web site: Prasanth Karuthadathkuni pens contract extension with Kerala Blasters. 2020-09-12. Sportstar. 12 September 2020 . en.
- Web site: ISL 2020-21: Mizoram youngster Khawlhring joins Kerala Blasters. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001235211/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/indian-super-league-football-isl-2020-21-kerala-blasters-fc-lalthathanga-khawlhring-sports-news/article32620764.ece. 1 October 2020. 2020-09-16. Sportstar. 16 September 2020 . en.
- Web site: ISL: Seityasen Singh extends stay at Kerala Blasters. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201021202442/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl-2020-21-transfer-news-rumours-kerala-blasters-fc-seityasen-singh-northeast-united/article32648080.ece. 21 October 2020. 2021-06-18. Sportstar. 19 September 2020 . en.
- Web site: Kerala Blasters sign Spanish midfielder Vicente Gomez on three-year deal. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116200814/https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-blasters-sign-vicente-gomez. 16 January 2021. 23 September 2020. Khelnow.com. 23 September 2020 .
- Web site: 2020-09-30. Official: Rahul KP signs long term contract extension with Kerala Blasters. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210116220534/https://khelnow.com/football/kerala-blasters-rahul-kp-contract-extension. 16 January 2021. 2021-06-18. Khel Now. en-US.
- Web site: ISL: Kerala Blasters sign English striker Gary Hooper. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210113224736/https://www.goal.com/en/news/kerala-blasters-sign-striker-gary-hooper/zrzcaftf7e7p1uwadty8d7mlh. 13 January 2021. 2020-10-05. www.goal.com.
- Web site: ISL: Kerala Blasters start pre-season in Goa. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201216120029/https://www.theweek.in/news/sports/2020/10/08/isl-kerala-blasters-start-pre-season-in-goa.html. 16 December 2020. 2020-10-09. The Week. en.
- Web site: ISL: Kerala Blasters Sign Zimbabwean International Defender Costa Nhamoinesu. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026224119/https://www.news18.com/news/sports/isl-kerala-blasters-sign-zimbabwean-international-defender-costa-nhamoinesu-2949497.html. 26 October 2020. 2020-10-10. News18. 10 October 2020 .
- Web site: Former Lyonnais defender Bakary Kone joins Kerala Blasters FC. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101072215/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/press-releases/former-lyonnais-defender-bakary-kone-joins-kerala-blasters-fc. 1 November 2020. 2021-06-18. Indian Super League. en.
- Web site: 2020-10-24. ISL: Kerala Blasters Fill AFC Player Quota with Signing of Australian Forward Jordan Murray. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127182116/https://www.news18.com/news/sports/isl-kerala-blaters-fill-afc-player-quota-with-signing-of-australian-forward-jordan-murray-3002555.html. 27 November 2020. 2020-10-24. News18. en.
- Web site: 2020-11-07. ISL 2020: BYJU'S becomes Kerala Blasters title sponsor. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108125545/https://www.insidesport.co/isl-2020-byjus-becomes-kerala-blasters-title-sponsor/. 8 November 2020. 2020-11-07. InsideSport. en-gb.
- Web site: Costa Nhamoinesu: Young players at Kerala Blasters are enthusiastic. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201119091901/https://www.goal.com/en/news/isl-costa-nhamoinesu-young-players-kerala-blasters/cuimhfvhkg421do2q8vvl5wb3. 19 November 2020. 2020-11-20. www.goal.com.
- Web site: Toothless Kerala Blasters will need time to settle in. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129092814/https://www.goal.com/en-in/news/isl-kerala-blasters-toothless-need-time-atk-mohun-bagan/t0lukmnmxel41x7sdww3bqr75. 29 November 2020. 2020-11-21. www.goal.com.
- Web site: ISL 2020-21, KBFC vs NEUFC talking points: Refereeing and missed opportunities. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210123054824/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/isl-2020-21-talking-points-review-kerala-blasters-vs-northeast-united-fc-kbfc-vs-neufc-appiah-sylla-hooper/article33188264.ece. 23 January 2021. 2020-11-29. Sportstar. 27 November 2020 . en.
- Web site: 2020-11-29. ISL 2020-21,Chennaiyin FC vs Kerala Blasters FC :Chennaiyin, Kerala Blasters Play Out 0-0 Draw. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210118171206/https://www.news18.com/news/sports/isl-2020-21-live-score-chennaiyin-fc-vs-kerala-blasters-fc-indian-super-league-7-football-latest-updates-3128318.html. 18 January 2021. 2020-11-29. News18. en.
- Web site: ISL 2020-21 highlights: FC Goa beats Kerala Blasters 3-1. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201206143234/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/fcg-vs-kbfc-fc-goa-vs-kerala-blasters-fc-isl-live-score-streaming-updates/article33264181.ece. 6 December 2020. 2020-12-12. Sportstar. 6 December 2020 . en.
- Web site: ISL 2020-21 news: Kerala Blasters' Cidoncha ruled out of season. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208132843/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/isl-2020-21-news-kerala-blasters-sergio-cidoncha-injury-to-miss-season-indian-football/article33281071.ece. 8 December 2020. 2020-12-27. Sportstar. 8 December 2020 . en.
- Web site: 2020-12-12. Jeakson Singh signs new multi-year contract extension at Kerala Blasters. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201212154606/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2020-21-kerala-blasters-jeakson-singh-contract-extension. 12 December 2020. 2020-12-12. khelnow.com. en.
- Web site: ISL 2020-21, BFC vs KBFC talking points: Defensive errors haunt Blasters, Blues sizzle in attack. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210618194109/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl/isl-news/isl-2020-21-news-bengaluru-fc-vs-kerala-blasters-analysis-bfc-vs-kbfc-opseth-cuadrat-kibu-vicuna/article33322222.ece. 18 June 2021. 2020-12-14. Sportstar. 14 December 2020 . en.
- Web site: 20 December 2020. Kerala Blasters FC vs SC East Bengal Live Score Update, Commentary, Scorecard, Minute by minute updates. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201221042040/https://www.indiansuperleague.com/matchcentre/36506-kerala-blasters-fc-vs-sc-east-bengal. 21 December 2020. 18 June 2021. www.indiansuperleague.com.
- Web site: Vicuna's changes work as Kerala Blasters grab first win. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227171048/https://www.hindustantimes.com/football/vicuna-s-changes-work-as-kerala-blasters-grab-first-win/story-s2s2PFKr2tzxeh0c4AKKYL.html. 27 December 2020. 2020-12-27. hindustantimes.com. 27 December 2020 . en.
- Web site: Kerala Blasters sign Juande as Sergio Cidoncha's replacement . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201226141319/https://www.goal.com/en/news/kerala-blasters-sign-juande-as-sergio-cidoncha-replacement/19ivw8s0hktwl116fv762xeds3. 26 December 2020. 2020-12-28. www.goal.com.
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