ISL clubs begin pre-season ahead of 2024-25 campaign
Stay updated on how ISL teams are preparing for the upcoming season with the latest news from their training sessions.
(Note: This article was originally published on July 10 and will be updated periodically)
Last Updated: July 16, 22:00 IST
Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have kicked off their training sessions in preparation for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
Six clubs – Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United Bengaluru FC, Chennaiyin FC, East Bengal FC, and Kerala Blasters FC – have already begun their preparations. Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC are the latest teams to start their pre-season campaign, while ISL Shield Winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant are set to commence their pre-season campaign on July 29.
New signing Madih Talal joined East Bengal FC training on Tuesday, following Hijazi Maher, who joined late last week. Carles Cuadrat’s side defeated local club Kalighat MS 4-3 in a pre-season friendly at the East Bengal Ground on July 13. Nandhakumar Sekar scored twice, while Souvik Chakrabarti and Academy player Ananthu added one goal each.
🚨 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 🚨
— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) July 13, 2024
We defeated Kalighat MS 4️⃣-3️⃣ in a pre-season friendly at the East Bengal Ground this morning as our first team and developmental team players gained vital minutes.
Nandha (2), Souvik and Ananthu were our scorers. pic.twitter.com/PuemnQWx4H
Kerala Blasters FC are in full swing during their pre-season tour in Thailand, nearing two weeks of training since starting their camp on July 3. The Blasters played a friendly against Pattaya United on July 10, losing 2-1. Young midfielder Sukham Yoihenba Meitei scored the only goal for Kerala Blasters FC.
A look back at our first g̶o̶a̶l̶ banger of the preseason by young midfielder Yoihenba 💥⚽️ #KBFC #KeralaBlasters pic.twitter.com/pmhOhgbESd
— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) July 15, 2024
Bengaluru FC are also training intensively under head coach Gerard Zaragoza ahead of the Durand Cup 2024. The Blues have significantly strengthened their squad, promoting youngsters Clarence Fernandes, Ashik Adhikari, and Vinith Venkatesh to the First Team for the 2024-25 campaign. Another young duo, Sahil Poonia and Monirul Molla, who were with the India U20 in Goa, joined Bengaluru FC's first-team training on Tuesday.
After getting called up for the India U20 🇮🇳 National Team, Sahil Poonia and Monirul Molla have returned to the Blues' squad for pre-season in Bellary. 🙌🏼#WeAreBFC #YouthDevelopment #PreSeason2024 pic.twitter.com/SfIeBh8DrP
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) July 16, 2024
Jamshedpur FC began their pre-season campaign on Monday, preparing under Khalid Jamil in Jamshedpur.
First day, first sweat!🦾⚽
— Jamshedpur FC (@JamshedpurFC) July 15, 2024
The Men of Steel have begun their pre-season training on the lush green pitch at Flatlets!🔥#JamKeKhelo #IndianSuperLeague#DurandCup2024 #MenOfSteel #football #indianfootball pic.twitter.com/LrniaKR5gs
NorthEast United FC started their pre-season in Guwahati on Monday, with all the foreign players present from day one to prepare for the new season.
Let's get the season underway...💪🏽#StrongerAsOne #8States1United pic.twitter.com/l00aEyO9Ik
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) July 16, 2024
Chennaiyin FC have also commenced their pre-season preparations. The Indian players of Chennaiyin FC are currently practising under new assistant coach Noel Wilson. The Marina Machans have already played a friendly match.
𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 🔥
— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) July 13, 2024
📸 from our friendly game to bless your feed 💙#AllInForChennaiyin pic.twitter.com/oFHPRM8isw
