Kerala Blasters announced a strong squad for the upcoming Super Cup knockout tournament to be held in Bhubaneshwar starting April 20. The 27-member squad released on Friday is the first under Blasters' new boss, David Catala. The Spaniard was appointed head coach on March 25.

Captain Adrian Luna and star strikers Noah Sadaoui and Jesus Jimenez are part of the squad featuring Ebindas Yesudasan, promoted from the reserves.

The Blasters had a poor run in the Indian Super League, finishing eighth and missing out on the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. The Super Cup is their chance to win silverware for the first time.

The Blasters take on defending champions East Bengal. Should they advance, the Blasters will be up against ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the quarterfinals.

The Super Cup features 16 teams, including 13 from the ISL and 3 clubs from the I-League. Kozhikode-based I-League side Gokulam Kerala are the second club from Kerala in the competition.

Kerala Blasters squad:
Goalkeepers: Sachin Suresh, Kamaljit Singh, Alsabith ST, Muhammed Jaseen

Defenders: Hormipam Ruivah, Bikash Yumnam, Milos Drincic, Dusan Lagator, Naocha Singh, Aibanbha Dohling, Muhammed Saheef, Sandeep Singh

Midfielders: Vibin Mohanan, Danish Farooq, Freddy Lallawmawma, Adrian Luna, Mohammed Azhar, Yoihenba Meitei, Ebindas Yesudasan, Korou Singh, Mohammed Aimen, Renthlei Lalthanmawia

Forwards: Jesus Jimenez, Kwame Peprah, Noah Sadaoui, Ishan Pandita, Sreekuttan MS

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