India Forward Manvir Singh Injured, May Miss Kyrgyz Republic Game, who are on the brink of winning the title, are expected to make six changes to their lineup as they face tougher opponents in the ongoing Tri-Nation Football Tournament in Imphal. Sahal Abdul Samad has been included in the India team as a replacement for the India Forward Manvir Singh Injured.
India will face Kyrgyz Republic in the Hero Tri-nation International Football Friendly in Imphal on Tuesday, and a draw will be enough for them to clinch the title. If they do so, it will be the second title for head coach Igor Stimac, following the 2021 SAFF Championship, and the first one on home soil.
After defeating Myanmar 1-0, India has secured three points in the tournament. On the other hand, Myanmar managed to draw 1-1 with Kyrgyz Republic and earned only one point. Therefore, Kyrgyz Republic, who are ranked highest in the field at 94, must win their upcoming match to stay in the competition.
India Forward Manvir Singh Injured Chances to Miss Kyrgyz Republic Game
In March 2021, India, who were ranked 106th in the FIFA rankings, faced a team that was ranked higher, which was Oman. During that match, Singh’s goal helped India cancel out Chinglensana Singh’s own goal.
“Because they don’t have any option but to come out and win,”
according to Stimac, the hosts may not press as high as they did against Myanmar.
“We will go all out to win. We have a full house with our supporters and a chance to prove ourselves,”
the Croat said in Imphal on Monday.
As Per India Forward Manvir Singh Injured, India is expected to adopt a middle block strategy against a team ranked 12 places higher. They plan to capitalise on the speed of their wide players and launch counter-attacks. Additionally, they are likely to make six changes to the starting lineup that played against Myanmar.
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is expected to return as the goalkeeper for the upcoming match. The central defensive pairing of Chinglensana Singh and Mehtab Singh may be replaced by Sandesh Jhingan and the left-footed Anwar Ali. Although Pritam Kotal played as a centre-back for most of the season, Stimac may choose to start him as a right-back due to his consistent performance in the Indian Super League as the captain of ATK Mohun Bagan.
India Forward Manvir Singh Injured: Alternatively, Naorem Roshan Singh, who played in that position throughout last year, could also be considered for the role. Akash Mishra is likely to start as the left-back.
Jeakson Singh and Suresh Wangjam are expected to reunite as the defensive midfield partnership for the upcoming match. India Forward Manvir Singh Injured. Lallianzuala Chhangte, Brandon Fernandes, and either Bipin Singh or Mahesh Singh are likely to play as attacking midfielders.
Mahesh was called up to replace the injured Bengaluru FC forward Sivasakthi Narayanan. Stimac praised Mahesh for his performance against Myanmar.
“Mahesh was a big surprise… When players come from ISL to the national team, it’s a different type of pressure… Everything he did was by the book,”
the Croat told All India Football Federation’s website.
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