Indian Super League (ISL) club Kerala Blasters have announced that defender Aiban Dohling has been sidelined for the remainder of the 2023-24 season due to an injury sustained during their match against Mumbai City FC.

𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗥𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | Our defender, Aiban Dohling, suffered an injury during our game against Mumbai City FC last Sunday. The injury is expected to keep him out for the rest of the season. The entire Club stands by Aiban during this difficult time and we eagerly await his… pic.twitter.com/Ctul8qW8qr

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) October 11, 2023

The full-back suffered the injury in the first half of the game, marking his third start for Kerala Blasters in the ongoing ISL season. He had been an instrumental part of the team's previous victories against Bengaluru FC and Jamshedpur FC. Expressing his disappointment, Dohling took to Instagram to share his thoughts, stating, “Absolutely devastated to have picked up this injury at such a crucial time in the season. Gutted I won’t be able to play any further part in the Indian Super League for my team Kerala Blasters.”

Despite his setback, Dohling remains committed to supporting his teammates during his recovery. He added, “But now it’s all about supporting the boys and getting behind them. I’m going to give everything I have to make sure I come back stronger than before.”

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Aiban Dohling joined Kerala Blasters during the summer transfer window, signing a three-year deal after a notable career at Shillong Lajong FC and an impressive stint with FC Goa in the ISL.