The story has been the same for Kerala Blasters ever since the 2016 season. The club have not enjoyed even a decent season in any of the campaigns ever since and their struggles were epitomised against Odisha FC on Thursday.
The pathetic defending, which has been a hallmark of Kerala Blasters in recent times, was there for all to see as a struggling Odisha FC picked up their first win of the season after a 4-2 victory. It was almost a handout for Stuart Baxter who was feeling the pressure after an eight-game winless start to the season.