India announce squad for AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong
The Blue Tigers will take on Hong Kong at Kai Tak Stadium in their second Asian Cup qualifier on June 10.
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.
The Blue Tigers had earlier travelled to Thailand with a 28-member squad for a FIFA international friendly, which ended in a 2-0 defeat on Wednesday.
Goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari and defenders Mehtab Singh and Subhasish Bose have been released from the camp and will return to India directly from Thailand. The remaining 25 players have now moved on to Bangkok to prepare for the Hong Kong clash.
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The senior Indian men's team have left Bangkok for Hong Kong with a squad of 25, for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Final Round qualifier match against Hong Kong, China. Subhasish Bose, Hrithik Tiwari, and Mehtab Singh have been released from the… pic.twitter.com/NQHeU0xyJF
India began their qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Bangladesh in March. The recent loss to Thailand has added pressure ahead of the crucial away tie against Hong Kong.
All four teams in India’s group are currently level on one point apiece after the opening round of matches.
Blue Tigers’ 25-member squad for Hong Kong game:
Goalkeepers: Vishal Kaith, Gurmeet Singh Chahal, Amrinder Singh.
Defenders: Naorem Roshan Singh, Rahul Bheke, Konsham Chinglensana Singh, Anwar Ali, Thangjam Boris Singh, Sandesh Jhingan, Asish Rai, Tekcham Abhishek Singh.
Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes, Nikhil Prabhu.
Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.
Head Coach: Manolo Marquez
