I-League Division 2. Its a league, not any tournament and its Division 2. Such poor journalism from "The Hitavada" This is more then 100 year old newspaper !!
A 22-member India national squad will travel to Australia on Friday as part of its preparation for the forthcoming SAFF Suzuki Cup. The squad has been camping in Delhi since last week of July.
A 22-member India national squad will travel to Australia on Friday as part of its preparation for the forthcoming SAFF Suzuki Cup. The squad has been camping in Delhi since last week of July.
The India U-23 squad will be based at the Valentine Sports Park in Sydney for another 16-day long preparatory camp before it eventually leaves for Dhaka on September 1.
“The exposure trip was planned before the Asian Games but unfortunately, we were barred from taking part in the Games. We didn’t see any reason to cancel the trip and had to postpone it prior to the SAFF tournament,” head coach Stephen Constantine informed.
Apart from the 22 players, two players have been kept in reserves who might get a call-up to join the contingent in Australia if circumstances demand so, 20 boys will eventually travel for the SAFF Suzuki Cup.
Constantine also thanked the clubs for releasing the players from their club commitments giving the National duty more priority.
“I would like to express my gratitude to the clubs for letting the players join the more-than-a-month long National Team Camp. We need such support from them until the AFC Asian Cup 2019. It's good for the country as well as the clubs. I appreciate that”, he added.
“Although we didn't qualify for the AFC U23 Championship, these boys showed good signs in Qatar last year. A few new boys have come and they’re putting in an effort to integrate with the other boys.”
“It’s a group of talented youngsters and I believe a good number of players will graduate to the senior team in time,” the Coach mentioned.
On being asked whether the U23 boys will be under pressure against the senior teams in the SAFF Suzuki Cup, he explained: “I take it as a challenge for us. If the senior boys compete in the SAFF tournament, these young boys won't get the opportunity to play anytime soon. I think this tournament should be treated as a platform to give more exposure to the U23 boys which will be beneficial for India in future.”
Same indian squad selection again & again leaving deserving ones is really frustrating And makes me think that tbhi indian football ka kuch hua ni aur ho bhi ni skta kyunki agencies ke player select hote hi rhenge aur scenario continue rhega....
No details of who we are going to play? surprised to see Lalruathara in reserves even though he played in u-23 championships..also seems like technically poor Davinder Singh is SC's favorite
Munna, AIFF wanted to send the team on their own expenses, but they didn't get the clearance from IOA and other concerned. Even after considering our frustration, we are being too harsh on AIFF at times I think.
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Constantine's boys to tour Australia
A 22-member India national squad will travel to Australia on Friday as part of its preparation for the forthcoming SAFF Suzuki Cup. The squad has been camping in Delhi since last week of July.
A 22-member India national squad will travel to Australia on Friday as part of its preparation for the forthcoming SAFF Suzuki Cup. The squad has been camping in Delhi since last week of July.
The India U-23 squad will be based at the Valentine Sports Park in Sydney for another 16-day long preparatory camp before it eventually leaves for Dhaka on September 1.
“The exposure trip was planned before the Asian Games but unfortunately, we were barred from taking part in the Games. We didn’t see any reason to cancel the trip and had to postpone it prior to the SAFF tournament,” head coach Stephen Constantine informed.
Apart from the 22 players, two players have been kept in reserves who might get a call-up to join the contingent in Australia if circumstances demand so, 20 boys will eventually travel for the SAFF Suzuki Cup.
Constantine also thanked the clubs for releasing the players from their club commitments giving the National duty more priority.
“I would like to express my gratitude to the clubs for letting the players join the more-than-a-month long National Team Camp. We need such support from them until the AFC Asian Cup 2019. It's good for the country as well as the clubs. I appreciate that”, he added.
“Although we didn't qualify for the AFC U23 Championship, these boys showed good signs in Qatar last year. A few new boys have come and they’re putting in an effort to integrate with the other boys.”
“It’s a group of talented youngsters and I believe a good number of players will graduate to the senior team in time,” the Coach mentioned.
On being asked whether the U23 boys will be under pressure against the senior teams in the SAFF Suzuki Cup, he explained: “I take it as a challenge for us. If the senior boys compete in the SAFF tournament, these young boys won't get the opportunity to play anytime soon. I think this tournament should be treated as a platform to give more exposure to the U23 boys which will be beneficial for India in future.”
The squad
GOALKEEPERS: Vishal Kaith, Kamaljit Singh, Sukhdev Patil.
DEFENDERS: Davinder Singh, Salam Ranjan Singh, Sarthak Golui, Subhasish Bose, Mohd. Sajid Dhot, Jerry Lalrinzuala.
MIDFIELDERS: Nikhil Poojary, Isaac Vanmalswama, Nandha Kumar, Vinit Rai, Germanpreet Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Ashique Kuruniyan, Vignesh D.
FORWARDS: Sumit Passi, Hitesh Sharma, Manvir Singh, Farukh Choudhary.
RESERVES: Lalruatthara, Rohit Kumar.
HEAD COACH: Stephen Constantine.
Sumit Passi??
And makes me think that tbhi indian football ka kuch hua ni aur ho bhi ni skta kyunki agencies ke player select hote hi rhenge aur scenario continue rhega....
https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/chetri-likely-to-skip-saff-cup-252666?ref=sports-new-stry