Malappuram FC
Malappuram FC will be determined to make a strong statement at home. Last season, they struggled to break into the top three, but with big signings this year, they look far more balanced and dangerous. The arrival of Roy Krishna, a proven striker with ISL pedigree, has lifted expectations massively. Alongside him, names like Facundo Ballardo and Rubén Garcés add experience in midfield and defense.
Their Spanish coach Miguel Corral has emphasized fluid attacking football, and the home crowd in Manjeri will expect nothing less than three points.
Thrissur Magic FC
Thrissur Magic, on the other hand, had a disappointing previous campaign, finishing at the bottom of the table. But under the new leadership of coach Andrey Chernyshov, they have revamped their squad and brought in some big guns. Marcus Joseph and Ivan Marković headline the foreign contingent, while veterans like Lenny Rodrigues and C.K. Vineeth provide stability and experience.
The Magic are aiming to prove their critics wrong and kick off with an upset against Malappuram.
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