When asked about managing expectations and not letting them affect the team, the Tuskers boss reflected on his personal experience and said:
Vukomanovic went on to add:
He also said:
“We will see bad football and injuries” - Kerala Blasters’ Vukomanovic on the impact of COVID cases
The ISL has been hit by COVID-19, with multiple clubs reporting a cluster of cases in recent times. The Kerala Blasters have also been affected and haven’t trained in four days ahead of their encounter against the Islanders.
When asked what the repercussions of such a gap are likely to be, Vukomanovic said:
He added that the rise in cases within the ISL bubble will inevitably shift the focus away from football, stating:
Vukomanovic was also asked if he would prefer for the match against Mumbai City FC to be postponed due to the prevailing conditions. The Kerala Blasters head coach responded:
He went on to elaborate on what an injury at this stage of the season could mean for the players, adding:
As things stand, the Kerala Blasters will take on Des Buckingham’s Islanders side at the Tilak Maidan tomorrow (16 January). The Tuskers came out on top in the reverse fixture, winning by a comprehensive 3-0 margin.
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