Ivan Vukomanovic Resigns as Kerala Blasters Head Coach: Unexpected Departure Sparks Controversy

2024-04-26 20:30:00

: Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach of Kerala Blasters was announced on Friday evening, a move that shocked 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 agreement one year from his contract.

Vukomanovic is stepping down following leading the team to the Finals in his first season in charge and to the playoffs in two straight seasons.

Asane 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 2021 team this season. Fans called them both Aashan with immense love.

Both Ashans left the Blasters’ hot seat with dignity, having tried 11 coaches in 10 ISL seasons. No one has gained more fans as Blasters coach than Vukomanovic.

unexpected

Vukomanović’s arrivals and departures are unexpected. Vukomanovic made a surprise appearance at the beaten Blasters in 2021. Sports director Karolis Skinkis found the Serbian coach among more than sixty applications. Most people thought that a completely unknown coach would not stay at the club for long. However, by making the best use of available players, not stopping failed experiments and giving opportunities to young players, the team became a successful team. The team reached the final in the 2021-22 season. Reached the playoffs next season and current season.

The future of blasters

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

With the resignation of the Serbian coach, there are fears that the club’s plans, particularly the development of young players, will fail. The coach’s next challenge will be to keep the Blasters, who have become a successful team.

Vukamanovic at Blasters

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