Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ivan Vukomanovic is into his third season in the Indian Super League (ISL) and he has naturally overseen the rise of multiple young players who have thrived under his watch and gone on to represent the national team.

Vukomanovic believes that the progress that a player makes from the club level to play for his country is a validation of the efforts and performances that he has delivered for the former. The tactician understands that working regularly on skill sets for the club is a part of the daily routine of any professional. However, the national setup gives a stamp of authority to the same from a time to time basis, and that is a great driving factor for several promising stars.&nbsp;

“National team call-up is a validation of your performances for the club”

The current Kerala Blasters FC squad has players such as Pritam Kotal, Ishan Pandita, Jeakson Singh, and Rahul KP who are or have been a part of the senior national Indian side in the recent past. Similarly, they have individuals like Hormipan Ruivah, Vibin Mohanan, and Mohammed Aimen who represent the India U-23 team. Vukomanovic states that he gets immense satisfaction when his players owe the success that they achieve on the international stage to the work that they put in on the training turf for the Yellow Army.

“From one side, with difficulties, because they are recognising that these moments are not easy both from a physical and mental side, because you are playing for a club that is demanding from an expectations perspective. From the other side, I am really glad to see how they have developed because they become better by understanding a lot from technical and tactical sides, which is why they get national team call-ups, and for them, it’s further development. Your training process in a club is a daily process, but the national team is a confirmation of your efforts!” Vukomanovic says.

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The third season of the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) is currently on and Vukomanovic spent considerable time reflecting on the benefits that the elite youth level tournament, bringing clubs from across the Indian football board, plays in shaping the careers of young professionals. He says that it is the perfect platform for players lacking adequate game time at the senior level to perform at.

In fact, Vukomanovic appreciated the fact that it allows clubs to capitalise optimally on their total squad strength. For instance, if a team hosts multiple players for any key position, Vukomanovic explains that they deploy a few of those players to earn their stripes in the RFDL. It has multiple benefits in his viewpoint. For starters, the level of intensity that these concerned professionals train at with the ISL teams is of a significantly greater level than what’s required in youth level tournaments. That, in turn, helps produce closely fought encounters in the RFDL, thus bringing about an all-round, comprehensive growth in the Indian footballing landscape.

Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ivan Vukomanovic is into his third season in the Indian Super League (ISL) and he has naturally overseen the rise of multiple young players who have thrived under his watch and gone on to represent the national team.

Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ivan Vukomanovic is into his third season in the Indian Super League (ISL) and he has naturally overseen the rise of multiple young players who have thrived under his watch and gone on to represent the national team. Vukomanovic believes that the progress that a player makes from the club level to play for his country is a validation of the efforts and performances that he has delivered for the former. The tactician understands that working regularly on skill sets for the club is a part of the daily routine of any professional. However, the national setup gives a stamp of authority to the same from a time to time basis, and that is a great driving factor for several promising stars. “National team call-up is a validation of your performances for the club” The current Kerala Blasters FC squad has players such as Pritam Kotal, Ishan Pandita, Jeakson Singh, and Rahul KP who are or have been a part of the senior national Indian side in the recent past. Similarly, they have individuals like Hormipan Ruivah, Vibin Mohanan, and Mohammed Aimen who represent the India U-23 team. Vukomanovic states that he gets immense satisfaction when his players owe the success that they achieve on the international stage to the work that they put in on the training turf for the Yellow Army. “From one side, with difficulties, because they are recognising that these moments are not easy both from a physical and mental side, because you are playing for a club that is demanding from an expectations perspective. From the other side, I am really glad to see how they have developed because they become better by understanding a lot from technical and tactical sides, which is why they get national team call-ups, and for them, it’s further development. Your training process in a club is a daily process, but the national team is a confirmation of your efforts!” Vukomanovic says. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: RCB’s Glenn Maxwell explains decision for missing SRH tie, confirms his absence from next game The third season of the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) is currently on and Vukomanovic spent considerable time reflecting on the benefits that the elite youth level tournament, bringing clubs from across the Indian football board, plays in shaping the careers of young professionals. He says that it is the perfect platform for players lacking adequate game time at the senior level to perform at. In fact, Vukomanovic appreciated the fact that it allows clubs to capitalise optimally on their total squad strength. For instance, if a team hosts multiple players for any key position, Vukomanovic explains that they deploy a few of those players to earn their stripes in the RFDL. It has multiple benefits in his viewpoint. For starters, the level of intensity that these concerned professionals train at with the ISL teams is of a significantly greater level than what’s required in youth level tournaments. That, in turn, helps produce closely fought encounters in the RFDL, thus bringing about an all-round, comprehensive growth in the Indian footballing landscape.

Seeing Kerala Blasters players shine for national team gives great satisfaction, says Ivan Vukomanovic

The Indian Super League (ISL) has announced the dates of the 2023-24 season final and the playoffs scheduled to start this month. The season final will be held on May 04. The fight for a place in the final starts from April 19 with the knockout matches followed by the semi-finals in home &amp; away format.

<h2>Format</h2>

The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify directly for the semi-finals, whereas the sides finishing third to the sixth will play a single-leg playoff in a knockout format to determine the other two semi-finalists.

<h2>Playoffs Schedule</h2>

Knockouts - 19&amp;20 April

Semi-finals (1st leg) - 23 &amp; 24 April

Semi-finals (2nd leg) - 28 &amp; 29 April

&nbsp;The 2023-24 season of the Indian Super League has been one of the most exciting and competitive seasons, with Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan in the fray to win the League. The six playoffs teams have already been confirmed with the 6th spot being taken by Chennaiyin FC after East Bengal FC’s loss to Punjab FC. In addition to Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG; Odisha FC, FC Goa and Kerala Blasters FC had already qualified for the playoffs.

The venue of the final shall be announced soon.

The Indian Super League (ISL) has announced the dates of the 2023-24 season final and the playoffs scheduled to start this month. The season final will be held on May 04.

The Indian Super League (ISL) has announced the dates of the 2023-24 season final and the playoffs scheduled to start this month. The season final will be held on May 04. The fight for a place in the final starts from April 19 with the knockout matches followed by the semi-finals in home & away format. Format The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify directly for the semi-finals, whereas the sides finishing third to the sixth will play a single-leg playoff in a knockout format to determine the other two semi-finalists. Playoffs Schedule Knockouts - 19&20 April Semi-finals (1st leg) - 23 & 24 April Semi-finals (2nd leg) - 28 & 29 April The 2023-24 season of the Indian Super League has been one of the most exciting and competitive seasons, with Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan in the fray to win the League. The six playoffs teams have already been confirmed with the 6th spot being taken by Chennaiyin FC after East Bengal FC’s loss to Punjab FC. In addition to Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG; Odisha FC, FC Goa and Kerala Blasters FC had already qualified for the playoffs. The venue of the final shall be announced soon.

ISL 2023-24: Knockout stage starts from April 19; final to take place on May 4

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Seeing Kerala Blasters players shine for national team gives great satisfaction, says Ivan Vukomanovic

ISL 2023-24: Knockout stage starts from April 19; final to take place on May 4