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As Chennaiyin FC gear up to face Kerala Blasters FC in an exciting southern derby of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 on Tuesday, head coach Thomas Brdaric has urged his players to put their best foot forward to remain in the hunt for a playoffs spot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Currently placed eighth on the points table with 18 points, the Marina Machans are seven points behind the sixth-placed Bengaluru FC with four games still in hand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"We are a team who tried to learn this season and to get a strong future. Yes, we had some bad luck in the last few games, but tomorrow is another challenge and another opponent. They [Kerala Blasters] have almost qualified, and that [playoffs] is still our target. We will try our best in these four games to reach Top-6. We have to win the matches and exploit our opportunities better," Brdaric commented while addressing the media on Monday ahead of the crucial encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The gaffer also heaped praises on in-form Abdenasser El Khayati and said that the Dutch midfielder is essential to help the team to pursue targets. El Khayati has played a significant role for Chennaiyin in the ongoing season by scoring eight goals from nine matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The matches between Chennaiyin and Kerala Blasters have always witnessed high-voltage action and the coach has asked his players to use the electric atmosphere of Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to their advantage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"We have to keep going. We will try to inflict defeat on Kerala Blasters tomorrow, and that's why we are here," Brdaric said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Defender Gurmukh Singh also echoed the coach's sentiments and said, "Kerala is a good side. We will implement our plans in the best possible way."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

On the other hand, Kerala Blasters are third on the points table but are coming into the match having lost three of their last four games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Defender Gurmukh Singh also echoed the coach's sentiments and said, "Kerala is a good side. We will implement our plans in the best possible way."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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