Kerala Blasters Set to Sack David Catala After Poor Start to ISL 2025-26 Season Kerala Blasters FC are preparing to terminate the contract of head coach David Catala following a dismal start to the Indian Super League 2025-26 season. The decision comes after the team secured only one point from six matches, scoring just a single goal, and languishing near the bottom of the league table. The club’s management has opted to end Catala’s tenure prematurely, with plans to finalize the move once administrative formalities are completed. The announcement follows a 1-3 defeat to Punjab FC in Match 40 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, on March 21. Catala, who joined the club in March 2025, began his tenure with a 2-0 victory over East Bengal FC in the Super Cup. However, his stint has been marred by inconsistent performances. Since the start of the ISL season, the Blasters have struggled to find form, losing their opening match to Mohun Bagan Super Giant 0-2. They failed to secure a single win in their first six matches, with their only point coming from a 1-1 draw against East Bengal. This has left them second from bottom in the standings, just above Mohammedan Sporting Club in the race for survival. The club’s struggles have led to a series of coaching changes in recent years. Catala is set to become the third head coach to leave the club in the past two seasons. Mikael Stahre departed midway through the 2024 campaign, while T. G. Purushothaman and assistant coach Tomasz Tchórz exited at the end of the previous season. The team has faced challenges since the departure of Ivan Vukomanovic, who guided them to two playoff appearances and an ISL final during his tenure.#indian_super_league #kerala_blasters_fc #david_catala #mohun_bagansuper_giant #pune_blasters
Kerala Blasters to part ways with David Catala after dismal ISL 2025-26 start Kerala Blasters is reportedly set to end its partnership with head coach David Catala following a poor start to the Indian Super League 2025–26 season. Catala, who joined the club in March 2025, initially showed promise with a 2-0 victory over East Bengal in the Super Cup. However, the team’s performance quickly declined, failing to advance beyond the group stage in the league. Catala later returned to Spain amid uncertainty about the ISL’s schedule. The Blasters currently sit second from the bottom of the league table, having scored just one goal in the entire season. They narrowly avoided relegation by staying above Mohammedan Sporting Club in the standings. The team’s struggles began with a 0-2 loss to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their opening match. Since then, they have failed to secure a single win, earning only a solitary point from a 1-1 draw against East Bengal in six matches. According to recent reports, the club has decided to terminate Catala’s contract ahead of the international break. This move allows time to appoint a new manager for the remainder of the campaign. If confirmed, Catala’s departure would mark the third coaching change for Kerala Blasters in two seasons. Previously, the club parted ways with Mikael Stahre in mid-2024 and T. G. Purushothaman, along with assistant coach Tomasz Tchórz, at the end of the 2025 season. The team’s ongoing struggles highlight the challenges faced by the club in stabilizing its performance. With limited goals and a lack of consistency, Kerala Blasters now face the urgent task of finding a replacement to turn their fortunes around before the season’s end.#kerala_blasters #indian_super_league #mohammedan_sporting_club #david_catala #mohun_bagansuper_giant
ISL | Blasters and Chennaiyin desperately searching for first win of the season Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC are both striving for their first victory of the Indian Super League (ISL) season as they prepare to face each other in Kochi on Saturday. The match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium marks a crucial opportunity for both teams, which have struggled to secure points in their opening matches. The Blasters, hosting the game, have yet to win any of their three matches, accumulating just one point from a draw against Odisha FC. Their recent loss to Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC has left them in a difficult position. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC, despite a draw against Odisha FC, has also faced setbacks, losing to Mumbai City and Inter Kashi. Both teams are under pressure to turn their fortunes around. Kerala Blasters’ coach, David Catala, acknowledged the team’s challenges but expressed confidence in their ability to improve. He emphasized the importance of defensive solidity, stating that the squad is working to become more compact and organized. “The most important thing right now is that we need to be very strong in defence,” Catala said. “We are trying to improve in that aspect, and after all that, I am sure that the goals will arrive for us.” The Blasters’ struggles to score goals have been evident, with their first goal of the season coming in the dying minutes of their third match. Catala admitted there was some negativity within the team but insisted that such emotions are normal in a competitive environment. “We have to fight,” he said. For both teams, Saturday’s match represents a chance to break their losing streak and regain momentum in the ISL campaign. The outcome could have significant implications for their standings and morale as the season progresses.#chennaiyin_fc #kerala_blasters #jawaharlal_nehru_stadium #indian_super_league #david_catala
