Indian men’s national team head coach Manolo Marquez has finalized a 25-man squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong, scheduled for June 10.
The Blue Tigers initially travelled to Thailand with a 28-member squad for a FIFA international friendly, which concluded with a 2-0 loss 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 shifted base to Bangkok to gear up for the crucial clash against Hong Kong.
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
