Ryan edwards

Kerala Blasters FC: Chennaiyin FC will look to build on their unbeaten record against rivals Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai when the latter come to visit for the pair’s Indian Super League clash on Thursday. The Marina Machans have never lost a match against the Blasters at the Marina Arena, a run that stretches to the start of the ISL 11 years ago.

Speaking to the media from a press conference in Chennai on the eve of the southern derby, head coach Owen Coyle emphasised the significance of the match and why the unbeaten home record matters.

“It’s a derby game, it’s not only important for the three points but also the bragging rights for our supporters. We have to make sure we’re ready to fight for it. We’re looking forward to it; it’s an exciting game; they are all exciting games (against Kerala), and we have to make sure we come out of them on the right side. I think we let ourselves down in the away game, but we also have a great record at home (versus Kerala), and we want that to continue," Coyle told the media.