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The 32-year-old striker is being brought in as a direct replacement for Nigeria-born Frenchman Bartholomew Ogbeche, one of the outstanding performers for the Yellow Brigade last year.
The 25-year-old will be the final foreign signing for KBFC this season and the Asian origin player to be a part of the squad as per the new foreign player rule.
The Gaurs are on a six-match unbeaten run against Blasters and will aim to continue that at the home venue Fatorda Stadium.
Skinkys comes with several years of experience under his belt as the sporting director of FK Suduva, a top division club in Lithuania.
Sergio Cidoncha, who scored the opening goal against NorthEast United, and Gary Hooper would be the key players for Blasters.
The Yellow Brigade have managed to bring together a compact team with most of the bases covered.
This time around Kerala Blasters look solid and well-balanced, at least on paper.
Vicuna, having steered Mohun Bagan to an I-League triumph last season while playing an attacking brand of football, faces his former employers with a point to prove.
Kerala Blasters went down 0-1 to ATK Mohun Bagan in their opening match, while NEUFC shocked Mumbai City FC 1-0.
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