Kerala Blasters FC, the current leaders in the Indian Super League (ISL), have officially signed Lithuania’s national team captain, Fedor Cernych, for the remainder of the season. The 32-year-old joins KBFC from Cypriot First Division side AEL Limassol, adding an experienced edge to the squad.
Shortly after the announcement of Cernych’s arrival to Kochi, the footballer experienced a meteoric rise in followers on his Instagram account. Reportedly, Cernych’s follower count surged from less than 8,000 to over 158,000 within hours of the transfer news breaking. Accounts associated with “Manjappada,” the passionate KBFC ultras, attributed this remarkable growth to the unwavering loyalty and phenomenal support that the club enjoys.
Fedor Cernych brings a wealth of international experience, having represented Lithuania 82 times and scoring 12 goals. His notable performances include a goal and an assist in the UEFA Nations League, along with two goals and two assists in the UEFA European Qualifiers.ad
This acquisition is expected to fortify the Kerala Blasters, especially in the absence of their talismanic skipper, Adrian Luna. The fan frenzy on social media underscores the passionate support the club commands, further enhancing Kerala Blasters’ presence in the ISL.
