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A 27-member Indian Senior Men’s National team will leave for Dubai tomorrow, Monday, March 15 for the preparatory camp ahead of India’s forthcoming International Friendlies against Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
While the match against Oman is scheduled for March 25, the match against UAE is slated for March 29, 2021. Both the matches will be held in Dubai. The Blue Tigers last played at the International level in November 2019 in the joint 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
However, talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri won’t be able to travel after he tested positive for COVID-19. Chhetri, the highest Indian goalscorer in International Football on 72 goals, is currently recovering and is in self isolation.
Also missing out are goalkeeper Vishal Kaith, defenders Seriton Fernandes, Sarthak Golui and Prabir Das, midfielders Udanta Singh, Farukh Choudhary, and Rahul KP.
Head Coach Igor Stimac stated: “It is such a relief that we are all assembling together and gearing up for international action. There are a lot of new faces in the squad and it is time for hard work for all of them – in fact, for all in the camp. We need to check how they respond and how bright is our future with them.”
The coach also mentioned that Brandon Fernandes, Rahul Bheke, Sahal Abdul Samad and Asish Rai weren’t available for selection as they are undergoing rehab at the moment.
INDIA
Goalkeepers
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Amrinder Singh, Subhasish Roy Chowdhury, Dheeraj Singh
Defenders
Ashutosh Mehta, Akash Mishra, Pritam Kotal, Sandesh Jhingan, Chinglensana Singh, Adil Khan, Mandar Rao Dessai, Mashoor Shereef
Midfielders
Rowllin Borges, Lalengmawia, Jeakson Singh, Raynier Fernandes, Anirudh Thapa, Bipin Singh, Yasir Mohammad, Suresh Singh, Halicharan Narzary, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Ashique Kuruniyan
Forwards
Manvir Singh, Ishan Pandita, Hitesh Sharma, Liston Colaco
