India vs Iraq: Indian Football team regulars Lallianzuala Chhangte and Akash Mishra are set to miss out on India’s opener in the 49th Edition of the King’s Cup. Igor Stimac’s men will be without skipper Sunil Chhetri who has asked for his time out from the National Team. This comes as yet another blow as the Blue Tigers aim to continue their form.
India vs Iraq Live Streaming in Kings Cup on FIFA+, Eurosport
India vs Iraq: Injury blows continue for India
Lallianzual aChhante is ruled out with fever. Meanwhile, left-back Askash Misha has been sidelined due to a broken arm. The position is now a concern for Igor Stimac with Subashish Bose already out. Custodian Amrinder Singh has also withdrawn from the roster.
After winning three titles in a row this year, Igor Stimac and his team will attempt to be as prepared as possible for their match against Iraq. With a world ranking of 70th, they are the best team in this sport. They won the 2023 Gulf Cup by defeating Qatar and Oman in January of this year.
India vs Iraq: Indian Football Team 21-member squad for the 49th King’s Cup 2023:
Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Gurmeet Singh.
Defenders: Asish Rai, Nikhil Poojary, Sandesh Jhingan, Anwar Ali, Mehtab Singh, Lalchungnunga, Akash Mishra
Midfielders: Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Brandon Fernandes, Sahal Abdul Samad, Anirudh Thapa, Rohit Kumar, Ashique Kuruniyan, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte.
Forwards: Manvir Singh, Rahim Ali, Rahul KP.
Match Details:
Match: India vs Iraq
Date: 7th September 2023
Venue: 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Kick off: 4.00 PM
Live Streaming: India vs Iraq Live Streaming on FIFA+ TV
Live Telecast: King’s Cup Live Telecast will be on Eurosport