Sahal Abdul Samad got his second start of the season against Odisha FC and played well in midfield,..
It was Sahal Abdul Samad's second start for Kerala Blasters when he took the field against Odisha FC on Friday in Kochi. For a player who started 16 matches under David James last season and became the brightest spark of the team's disastrous season, the start of the sixth season has not been ideal.
He came off the bench in the first two matches and in the second game, against Mumbai City, Blasters boss Eelco Schattorie claimed that he had made a mistake placing Sahal on the left flank late in the game.