India head coach Igor Stimac has called-up the trio of Nikhil Poojary, Hormipam Ruivah, and Laldinliana Renthlei as replacements for injured players.
Igor Stimac will be missing injured midfielders Suresh Wangjam and Glan Martins besides captain striker Sunil Chhetri.
Now, Nikhil Poojary of Hyderabad FC returns, while Hormipam Ruivah (Kerala Blasters) and Laldinliana Renthlei (Jamshedpur FC) get their first India call-ups.
The players will join the National Team provisional squad after completing their ISL commitments for their respective clubs.
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
The following 3⃣ players have been called-up for the #BlueTigers 🐯 camp ahead of the International Friendlies in Bahrain:
➖ Nikhil Poojary
➖ Hormipam Ruivah
➖ Laldinliana Renthlei.#BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 10, 2022