Kerala Blasters FC striker Noah Sadaoui said he feels he can always do better for the club. The Moroccan striker scored seven goals and assisted five more in the recently concluded Indian Super League 2024-25 season. But the Yellow Tuskers failed to qualify for the playoffs after finishing eighth in the points table.
Sadaoui had a challenging debut season with Kerala Blasters as he struggled with injuries and the team could not perform up to the mark.
“I always feel I can do better. I had setbacks, which were injuries before I never really had, and then just coming back and trying to catch rhythm and obviously with the team not doing so well this season, it’s a lot. But as I said, I’m very positive and I always look forward to the next day,” Sadaoui said during the interview with MyKhel.
“There are always ups and downs, and it’s part of football. You have to accept it and just keep working hard,” he added.
The forward said the team’s defending led to their downfall in the ISL season.
“Our biggest problem was not defending as a team. There was too much space, and teams punished us. But with the new coach, we’ve started focusing on defending compactly. If we continue like this, we’ll have a word to say in this competition (Kalinga Super Cup),” Sadaoui remarked.
The Moroccan said he has played in different positions in his career and said his message to young players is to keep working hard on their skills.
Sadaoui stated, “This season, I played on the right, though I usually prefer the left. I’ve played as a striker, second striker, and even behind the forward. I adjust. And I talk a lot with our youngsters, guys like Aimen and Korou. I tell them talent is not enough. It’s hard work that takes you forward.”
Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters FC registered a 2-0 win against East Bengal FC in the round of 16 of the ongoing Kalinga Super Cup. Sadaoui was the star of the show for the club, scoring a brilliant goal in the second half.
