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Head coach Ivan Vukomanovic has played a stellar role in scripting a stunning turnaround in his first season in charge of the Kochi-based side.
Blasters' head coach Vukomanovic reckoned that the final is the "easiest" to play because players are motivated and prepared.
Blasters will take on Hyderabad FC in Sunday's final and spectators have been allowed for the showdown.
With league leaders Hyderabad FC already through to the semis and Jamshedpur FC and ATK Mohun Bagan needing just one point to confirm their place as well, it is Blasters and Mumbai who are likely to fight it out for the last spot.
The COVID-19 outbreak destroyed the League and momentum of many teams, feels the Serb.
"We still have Covid cases in the camp and we do not know how many players will sit in the bus tomorrow. We are not ready to play football," said the Serb.
Blasters had fielded many star-studded squads in the past, but none of them possessed the current team's self-belief or the unwavering fighting spirit.
One of the main reasons for Blasters’ success this season has been the stability and balance their midfield duo of Jeakson Singh and Puitea add in both offence and defence.
Blasters had crushed Mumbai City 3-0 in their last match.
Blasters are winless in three matches, while Odisha have won both their games so far.
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