Let's great straight to the answer! Yes, Atletico de Kolkata hotshot forward Iain Hume and Kerala Blasters superstar CK Vineeth are fit to participate in the ISL 2016 final. Having said that, the final match of the Indian Super League third season does have its downs.
ATK defensive stalwart Arnab Mondal, who missed the previous two semi final games for his side, is unavailable for the all-important game of the season as well. For Kerala Blasters, meanwhile, Josu Currais remains an absentee owing to suspension.
"Of course, we know Kerala will be missing Josu but they have some good players and it is not about taking advantage based on one position and the most important thing is our team and how we play," Atletico de Kolkata head coach Jose Molina mentioned.
That's not all. Juan Belencoso, ATK forward, remains suspended two matches of the Indian Super League and is also fined 3 lakh INR under Article 49 of the AIFF Disciplinary Code for misconduct during ATK's second leg semi final match against Mumbai City FC.
Also, the franchisee as a whole is slapped with a fine of 7 lakh INR over two seperate incidents of 'team misconduct' during the game, under the AIFF Disciplinary Code Article 53A and 53B.
Expected starting XI
Kerala Blasters: Sandip; Jhingan, Hughes, Hengbart, Kadio; Mehtab, Mahamat; Vineeth, Rafique, Belfort; Duckens Nazon.
ATK: Debjit; Prabir, Kinshuk/Tiri, Sereno, Keegan; Borja, Pearson/Jewel; Ruidas, Sameehg; Postiga, Hume.
