Kerala Blasters FC and Bengaluru FC have named their respective squads for the Next Gen Cup 2022. The tournament will be hosted by the Premier League and it will be played in the United Kingdom. The competition will provide a perfect opportunity for the young players to showcase their talent and grab their chances.

Reserve teams of both these clubs will take on academy sides of some of the best Premier League clubs and it will be a great learning experience for the colts.

Bengaluru FC had topped the points table in the Reliance Foundation Development League 2021-22 season with six wins in seven matches and a total of 19 points.

On the other hand, Kerala Blasters FC had finished in second place in the standings with five wins in seven games and a total of 16 points. Thus, the Blues and the Tuskers were able to qualify for the Next Gen Cup.

Here is the 18-man squad of Kerala Blasters FC: Goalkeepers: Sachin Suresh, Muheet Shabir Khan, Muhammad Murshid Defenders: Muhammed Basith, Hormipan Ruivah, Bijoy V, Tejas Krishna, Marvan Hussain, Sherin Salari, Aritra Das Midfielders: Muhammed Jasin, Jeakson Singh, Ayush Adhikari, Givson Singh, Muhammed Azhar Forwards: Muhammed Ajsal, Muhammed Aimen, Nihal Sudheesh.

Meanwhile, Bengaluru FC, who won the inaugural edition of the RFDL, has named a 20-player squad for the Next Gen Cup.

The team’s head coach Naushad Moosa reckons it will be a great learning experience for the young boys.

“We are really glad to be here in London and I’m especially happy for the boys who have worked hard to earn this experience. The Reliance Foundation Development League gave me the opportunity to watch some of the players in action, and assess where they stand in their path to the first team. The NextGen Cup will now help us play against some of the best youth teams in England, and we’re all really excited,” said Moosa, after arriving in London and had a tour of Wembley Stadium.

Here is the full squad of Bengaluru FC: Goalkeepers: Dipesh Chauhan, Sharon Padattil Defenders: Felixson Fernandes, Clarence Fernandes, Robin Yadav, Namgyal Bhutia, Rajanbir Singh, Tomthinganba Meetei Midfielders: Kamalesh Palanisamy, Bekey Oram, Shighil Nambrath, Damaitphang Lyngdoh, Lalhmingchuanga Fanai, Lalremtuanga Fanai Strikers: Lalpekhlua, Monirul Molla, Ankith Padmanabhan, Thoi Singh, Sivasakthi Narayanan, Akashdeep Singh.

Head Coach: Naushad Moosa, Assistant Coach: Jeevan Jayaraj