Kerala Blasters FC host Delhi Dynamos FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Matchday 15 of the 2015 Hero Indian Super League (ISL). Both sides come on the back of contrasting fortunes with Kerala succumbing to their first loss of the season, while Delhi are riding high on confidence with back-to-back wins against Chennai and Pune. Peter Taylor will be urging his men for an immediate response against Delhi, whereas Roberto Carlos, Delhi’s marquee player-cum-coach, will want his side to maintain its winning momentum.Sandesh Jhingan vs Robin SinghSandesh Jhingan was ISL’s Emerging Player of the Season last year and has kicked on by cementing his spot in the national side at the tender age of 22. Comfortable on the ball, his return from national duty to Kerala’s defence will definitely tighten up things at the back for the yellow army.Robin Singh made his debut for Delhi Dynamos FC in spectacular fashion by calmly heading home his side’s opener against FC Pune City on Wednesday. The powerful target man repaid Carlos’ faith in starting him less than 24 hours after turning out for his country with a goal for his side 24 minutes into the game. Singh spearheading Delhi’s attack will have a big say in Delhi’s fortunes for Hero ISL 2015.Cavin Lobo vs Hans MulderA winner with Atlético de Kolkata in the inaugural Hero ISL, Cavin Lobo will be hoping to repeat the same with Kerala Blasters FC. A threat on the ball, Lobo scored twice in ATK’s road to the final last season. Another player returning from national duty, the 27-year-old’s quick feet and guile on the ball is sure to add dynamism to Kerala’s attack.A constant since Season 1, Hans Mulder is pivotal to Delhi’s chances of progressing beyond the group stage in Hero ISL 2015. The Dutchman has made 13 clearances for his side so far this season and has a 79% passing accuracy. He has also made eight tackles and two blocks in midfield for Delhi and acts as the ideal safety net for Delhi’s backline.Chris Dagnall vs Anas Edathodika It hasn’t taken Chris Dagnall long to endear himself to the Kerala faithful. The Englishman’s high work-rate and never say die attitude has already made him a fan favourite. His first goal for Kerala came against Kolkata in his last outing. Dagnall is also capable of finding the telling pass to go along with his goal scoring credentials, making him a danger man for Delhi’s defence.Solid at the back, Anas Edathodika has completed a staggering 19 clearances for his side in his two outings. A ball playing defender, Anas’ passing accuracy of 83% shows the calming influence he brings to Delhi’s defence.Sunday’s clash between Kerala and Delhi promises to be a crunch encounter for both teams. With a wealth of attacking options up front and in midfield, football fans are in for an entertaining game between two sides that will be bolstered by the return of Indian internationals.Quotes:I think Delhi have made some good signings. Big names like [Florent] Malouda and [John Arne] Riise, I've seen them in England and they're amazing plyers. But we're entering the field with an apt amount of respect and we don't intend to show them the ball, we are very capable of being a good team and cover the grass: Kerala Blasters FC coach Peter TaylorI am ready if the need arises, I will play. Every game is very difficult and I'm already happy with the work of the players: Delhi Dynamos FC marquee player-cum-coach Roberto CarlosSquads:Kerala Blasters FC: Stephen Bywater, Rahul Shankar Bheke, Ramandeep Singh, Peter Ramage, Carlos Marchena (Marquee Player), Cavin Lobo, Joao Coimbra, Chris Dagnall, Mohd Rafi, Ishfaq Ahmed, Shankar S, CK Vineeth, Mehtab Hossain, Sandesh Jhingan, Gurwinder Singh, Manandeep Singh, Sanchez Watt, Antonio German, Bruno Perone, Sandip Nandy, Saumik Dey, Marcus Williams, Peter Carvalho, Victor Herrero Forcada, Josu Currias, Shilton PaulDelhi Dynamos FC: Antonio Doblas Santana, Sanjiban Ghosh, Ishan Debnath, Thokchom Naoba Singh, Prabir Das, Roberto Carlos [marquee], John Arne Riise, Robert Lalthlamuana, Anas Edathodika, Anwar Ali, Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso [Chicao], Shylo Malsawmtluanga [Mama]. Sehnaj Singh, Souvik Chakrabarti, Hans Mulder, Serginho Greene, Zodingliana Tochhawng, Gunasekhar Vignesh, Florent Malouda, Gustavo dos Santos Marmentini, Seminlen Doungel, Robin Singh, Richard Gadze, Adil Nabi, Vinicius Ferreira de Souza
