Kerala Blasters FC faces mounting pressure as the club prepares to part ways with head coach David Català following a dismal start to the 2025–26 Indian Super League season. The Kochi-based team has struggled to find form in its first six matches, accumulating just one point, scoring three goals, and conceding ten. A 1-3 loss to Punjab FC has intensified concerns about the team’s performance, prompting management to consider a managerial change. Sources suggest the club is nearing a decision to terminate Català’s contract, with formalities expected to be finalized within the next 48 hours. The international break is likely to provide a window for the club to reset and appoint a new coach. The poor results have also affected fan engagement, with home attendance dropping to an unprecedented low. This is a significant issue for a club historically supported by a passionate fanbase. Internally, there is growing worry that without a turnaround in results, the team could face relegation battles later in the season. Kerala Blasters currently sit 13th in the league table, having secured no wins, one draw, and five losses. Questions are also being raised about the effectiveness of their foreign signings, many of whom arrived without consistent recent game time and have failed to make an impact. The brief tenure of Oumar Bah, who was moved on within weeks of joining, has further highlighted recruitment concerns. The club’s instability at the managerial level is not new. Since 2020, Kerala Blasters have experienced frequent coaching changes, with head coaches coming and going in a revolving door. Former coaches include Eelco Schattorie, Kibu Vicuña, Ivan Vukomanović, Mikael Stahre, and interim managers like Ishfaq Ahmed and T.G. Purushothaman.#kerala_blasters_fc #punjab_fc #sporting_club_delhi #odisha_fc #david_catal
