Sunil Chhetri, Lallianzuala Chhangte has been named in the Starting XI as India prepare for the highly anticipated Qatar Clash. The India vs Qatar clash is scheduled to be played at Kalinga Stadium with kick off at 7PM. A hoard of changes has been made to the starting lineup as Blue Tigers look for a positive result.
How Blue Tigers lined up for India vs Qatar?
Igor Stimac had to make a number of adjustments to his customary lineup, with Ashique Kuruniyan, Anwar Ali, and Jeakson Singh all sidelined for a lengthy time. Manvir Singh was ruled out of the game due to an additional injury, while Brandon Fernandes is still out. Sandhesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Subhashish Bose, and Nikhil Poojary comprises Stimac’s powerful back four as he opts for a defensive approach.
Apuia Ralte has been set up with with Anirudh Thapa who replcaes Sahal Abdul Samad. Igor Stimac has brought in Udanta Singh in place of Manvir to provide some strength and toughness to the midfield. Lallianzuala Chhangte replaces Mahesh Singh Naorem in the lineup. While India captain Sunil Chhetri will lead the attack, Amrinder Singh will take over in goal.
The Indian Football Team will try to capitalise on their excellent start when they face Qatar. Manvir Singh’s 75th-minute goal gave them the perfect start to the season. As a result, India won its first FIFA World Cup qualifier away from home in 22 years.
Qatar leads Group A with three points and a better goal differential than India, which has scored eight goals.The Blue Tigers are now second in Group A, with three crucial points.
India vs Qatar Starting XI
India XI
Amrinder Singh. Rahul Bheke, Subhasish Bose, Sandesh, Anirudh Thapa, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Apuia, Sunil Chhetri (C), Udanta Singh Kumam, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Nikhil Poojary
Qatar XI
Meshaal Barsham, Pedro Correia, Ahmed Fathy Abdoulla, Hasan Al Haydos (C), Akram Afif, Lucas Mendes, Homam Ahmed, Boualem Khoukhi, Almoez Ali, Tameem Mansour Alabdulla, Moustafa Tarek Mashal
Match Details:
Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
Date: 21st November, 2023
Kick off: 7.00 PM IST
Live Streaming: India vs Qatar Live Streaming will be on JioCinema
Live Telecast: India vs Qatar Live telecast will be on Sports18 network
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