Looking Ahead: Hyderabad FC in the ISL 2024-25 Season

Fixtures, New Signings, and Squad Updates

The Indian Super League (ISL) is set to kick off its ninth season in October 2024, and Hyderabad FC is gearing up for another exciting campaign. The club had a successful 2023-24 season, finishing third in the league and reaching the semifinals of the playoffs. Hyderabad FC has made some key changes to its squad ahead of the new season. The club has signed several new players, including midfielder Joao Victor from FC Goa and defender Chinglensana Singh from Odisha FC. Hyderabad FC has also brought in a new head coach, Manolo Marquez, who previously managed Bengaluru FC.

Fixtures

Hyderabad FC will begin its ISL 2024-25 campaign on October 12th against Kerala Blasters FC at the Gachibowli Athletic Stadium. The club will then face ATK Mohun Bagan, Odisha FC, and Jamshedpur FC in its first four matches. Hyderabad FC will play a total of 20 matches in the regular season, with 10 matches at home and 10 matches away.

New Signings

Hyderabad FC has signed several new players ahead of the 2024-25 season. The club's most notable signing is Joao Victor, a 28-year-old midfielder who has previously played for FC Goa and ATK Mohun Bagan. Other new signings include defender Chinglensana Singh, goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani, and forward Joel Chianese.

Updated Squad

Hyderabad FC's updated squad for the 2024-25 season is as follows:

• Goalkeepers: Laxmikant Kattimani, Kamaljit Singh
• Defenders: Chinglensana Singh, Juanan, Odei Onaindia, Nikhil Poojary, Akash Mishra, Mohammad Yasir
• Midfielders: Joao Victor, Hitesh Sharma, Souvik Chakrabarti, Rohit Danu, Aniket Jadhav, Borja Herrera
• Forwards: Joel Chianese, Bartholomew Ogbeche, Javier Siverio

Preview

Hyderabad FC is expected to be one of the contenders for the ISL title in 2024-25. The club has a strong squad with a good mix of experience and youth. Hyderabad FC will also be playing in a new stadium, the Gachibowli Athletic Stadium, which is expected to give the club a home-field advantage. The ISL 2024-25 season is set to be an exciting one, and Hyderabad FC will be one of the teams to watch. The club has a good chance of winning its first ISL title, and it will be interesting to see how the team performs under new head coach Manolo Marquez.