ISL 2017: 5 reasons why Kerala Blasters will defeat ATK on the opening day

Iain Hume returns to the Blasters this season
Iain Hume returns to the Blasters this season

#2 Berba!

Dimitar Berbatov
Dimitar Berbatov

It's one thing to talk a big game. It's another entirely when you have the personnel to back it up.

When you think of 'silken touch', one of the foremost names that pops into your head is that of Dimitar Berbatov. The debonair Bulgarian striker, who's had spells leading the frontline at Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayer Leverkusen, is going to be in the ISL this year donning a Blasters jersey.

CK Vineeth has already spoken highly of the touch that Berbatov possesses, saying that he's in awe of the way the Bulgarian brings the ball under control even now, at the age of 36.

However, Berbatov is not going to lead the line for his latest side; instead he's going to be more of playmaker as he revealed himself a couple of months ago. With Berbatov always having showcased a very inventive range of passing skills, that can pave the way for the Blasters' attack to find its feet quickly.

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Edited by Shraishth Jain