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Indian Football’s Probable Squad For 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers Announced; Sunil Chhetri Included
Head coach Manolo Marquez named a 28-member probable squad for the Indian football team’s camp in Kolkata that will commence on May 8.
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The Indian football’s probable squad for AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers have been released.
Head coach Manolo Marquez named a 28-member probable squad for the Indian football team’s camp in Kolkata that will commence on May 8. This comes ahead of the Spaniard’s exit in June from the Indian football scenario. However, he has two matches left to supervise.
The first match is against Thailand in an international friendly and then Hong Kong on 10 June in the FIFA International window.
The match against Hong Kong at the Kai Tak Sports Park, in Kowloon City, will be India’s next game in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers
India, eyeing three consecutive qualifications in the AFC Asian Cup, are placed in Group C, along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong China and Singapore. Only the group winner will qualify for the AFC Asian Cup 2027. Currently, all teams are on one point each after one game.
Sunil Chhetri, who came out of retirement, has found a place in the squad. Goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has been excluded making way for Vishal Kaith.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant forward Suhail Ahmad Bhat, who impressed in the Super Cup, earned his maiden call-up.
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“As part of their preparations for the Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong, the Blue Tigers will have a 10-day training camp in Kolkata before they fly off to Bangkok to play a FIFA International Friendly against Thailand on June 4. The team will subsequently travel to Hong Kong for their Asian Cup qualifier,” the AIFF statement said.
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Indian football team’s 28-member probables for Kolkata camp
Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, 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, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Nikhil Prabhu.
Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Udanta Singh Kumam, Lalengmawia Ralte, Liston Colaco, Ashique Kuruniyan, Brandon Fernandes.
Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Irfan Yadwad, Manvir Singh, Suhail Ahmad Bhat, Lallianzuala Chhangte.
Head Coach: Manolo Márquez
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