Ivan Vukomanovic has stepped down as the coach of Kerala Blasters

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27 April 2024, 02:00 AM IST Kerala Blasters Coach Vukomanovic | Photo: Javin T. Xavier

: Ivan Vukomanovic as the head coach of Kerala Blasters came out on Friday evening with a decision that shocked the fans who firmly believed that he would be with him for the next season as well. The Serbian coach and the Blasters parted ways by mutual understanding with one year left on his contract.

Vukomanovic is stepping down after leading the team to the finals in his first season and then to the playoffs in two consecutive seasons.

Asan II

The Blasters football team has two captains. The first is Englishman Steve Koppel, who coached the team in the 2016-17 season. The second is Vukomanovic, who landed the team from 2021 to this season. Fans called both of them Aashan with immense love.

Both Ashan stepped down with dignity from the hot seat of Blasters, who tried 11 coaches in 10 seasons of ISL. No one has earned more fans as a Blasters coach than Vukomanovic.

unexpected

Vukomanović’s arrivals and departures are unexpected. Vukomanovic made a surprise appearance at the struggling Blasters in 2021. Sporting director Karolis Skinkis found the Serbian coach from more than sixty applications. Most people thought that a completely unfamiliar coach would not last long at the club. However, by using the available players in the best possible way, not stopping the missed experiments and giving opportunities to the young players, the team became a successful team. The team made it to the finals in the 2021-22 season. Made it to the playoffs next season and the current season.

Future of Blasters

Vukomanovic was the subject of controversy last season when he pulled the team off the field in protest of a controversial referee’s decision during a play-off match against Bengaluru FC. This decision resulted in huge fines. The coach was also banned for 10 matches. This incident aside, Vukomanovic has been a clean coach for the Blasters.

With the resignation of the Serbian coach, there is concern that the club’s plans, including developing young players, will fail. The next coach’s challenge is to keep the Blasters, who have become a successful team, the same.

Vukamanovic at Blasters

Competition 76

Jayam 33

Draw 14

Defeat 29

The winning average is 43.42