India name squad for AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong
Indian men’s national team head coach Manolo Marquez has trimmed his squad to 25 players for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong on June 10
- NEW DELHI — Indian men’s national team head coach Manolo Marquez has trimmed
his squad to 25 players for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong
Kong on June 10.
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- Initially, the Indian team travelled to Thailand with a
28-member squad for a FIFA international friendly, which ended in a 2-0 defeat
on Wednesday.
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- Goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari, along with defenders Mehtab
Singh and Subhasish Bose, have been released from the squad and will return to
India directly from Thailand. The remaining 25 players have now moved to
Bangkok to continue preparations for the crucial clash against Hong Kong.
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- India opened their qualifying campaign with a goalless
draw against Bangladesh in March. Following the recent loss to Thailand, the
pressure is mounting ahead of the vital away fixture. All four teams in India’s
group are currently tied with one point each after the first round of matches.
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- In a thrilling match on Wednesday, India showed flashes
of brilliance and grit, only to be undone by moments of precision from their
opponents. Goals from Benjamin Davis (8’) in the first half and Poramet
Arjvilai (59’) in the second were enough to seal the win for Thailand, while
India, though spirited and creative at times, were left ruing missed
opportunities and costly defensive lapses.
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- India’s 25-member squad for Hong Kong game:
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- Goalkeepers: Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh Chahal, Amrinder
Singh.
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- Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Konsham
Chinglensana Singh, Anwar Ali, Thangjam Boris Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish
Rai, Tekcham Abhishek Singh.
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- Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Naorem Mahesh Singh,
Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco,
Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes, Nikhil Prabhu.
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- Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh,
Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.
