Atlético de Kolkata, NorthEast United FC and Kerala Blasters FC have been forced to make a change each to their squads in the ongoing second season of the Hero Indian Super League, while Chennaiyin FC have relieved Pawan Kumar after Karanjit Singh, who had replaced Apoula Edel as the first-choice goalkeeper, returned from national duty.Season 2014 champions Atlético de Kolkata lose their defensive mainstay José Miguel González Rey to injury. Popularly known to fans as Josemi, the Spaniard stopper leaves the Kolkata-based side with 32 clearances and a 77.92% passing accuracy. Serbian striker Dejan Lekic will fill in for Josemi.NorthEast United FC, who have done very well in their last three matches, will see the departure of striker Boubacar Sanogo. The Ivorian, who failed to make a single start for the Highlanders this season, will be seen making way for Victor Mendy, a French-Senegalese footballer who could be useful both as a striker as well as an attacking midfielder.Lastly, Gurwinder Singh also sees his stint at Kerala Blasters FC come to an end. Seasoned right-back Deepak Kumar Mandal has been called up as a replacement. Mandal last year represented Mumbai City FC.
