Kerala Blasters signed Anas Edathodika
Indian Super League
(ISL) outfit Kerala Blasters signed Anas Edathodika ahead of the next season.
The Keralite was playing
for Jamshedpur FC in the recently concluded ISL season after being picked up by
the Men in Steel in the Indian Player Draft. However, injuries plagued the
central defender throughout the season and he could make only eight appearances
under Steve Coppell.
Anas, who is India coach
Stephen Constantine's first-choice to partner Sandesh Jhingan in defence, is
set to move to the club from his home state which, coincidentally, is captained
by Jhingan.
The former Mohun Bagan
player has made over 30 appearances in the ISL over three seasons and the
Blasters could well be his third ISL team, having played for Delhi Dynamos for
two seasons earlier.
Kerala's defence was not
at their best as they leaked 22 goals in 18 games in the ISL and coach David
James will be hoping Anas' capture will plug the leaks.