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ISL: Matej Poplatnik to stay at Kerala Blasters; Abdul Hakku extends

Kerala Blasters have Slovenian striker Matej Poplatnik on their books for another season while Indian defender Abdul Hakku has extended his contract, Goal has learnt.

The newly-appointed head coach Kibu Vicuna has conducted an online introductory session with the available players in which Poplatnik, along with the entire squad, was a part of.

Poplatnik, who has a year left on his current contract with Blasters, spent the last season on loan at Hungarian club Kaposvari Rakoczi. He managed just one start in a total of six appearances during his loan spell.

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At Blasters, he partnered up with Slavisa Stojanovic upfront and scored four goals during what was a disappointing 2018-19 season.