ISL 2023-24: Victor Mongil, Apostolos Giannou, Ivan Kaliuzhnyi, Harmanjot Khabra and Muheet Khan bid farewell to Kerala Blasters FC

Before the upcoming season of the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24), Kerala Blasters FC parted ways with five first-team players – Victor Mongil, The Apostle Giannou, Ivan Kaliuzhnyi, Harmanjot Khabra And Muheet Khan due to the contract expiring on May 31, 2023.

ISL winner with ATK FC returning for the 2019-20 season, Victor Mongil joined the forces of Odisha FC for the 2021-22 season before signing with Kerala Blasters ahead of the 2022-23 season.

The defender has had 853 minutes in 19 games this season and is the preferred centre-back behind number one defender Marko Leskovic. Mongil took over the role when Leskovic was injured, scoring 25 saves, 21 tackles, 19 saves and 15 saves.

Meanwhile, Apostolos Giannou launches ISL, moved to Kochi based team from Australian side Macarthur FC. Playing in second place behind fellow Australian Dimitrios Diamantakos, Giannou had limited game time, appearing in 668 minutes in 17 matches. The striker has contributed to 4 goals, including 2 goals and 2 assists.

On the other hand, Ivan Kaliuzhnyi became an instant favorite among the Blasters followers when he scored a superb goal from long range against East Bengal FC in the final. opening match of ISL 2022-23. The midfielder is of prime importance under head coach Ivan Vukomanovic’s style of play, operating in between the lines as a midfielder while also acting as a ball carrier by dropping deep inside. Team building gameplay.