India vs Oman in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier (Photo Credit: AIFF)
Chhetri, who has scored 71 goals in 111 appearances for the Blue Tigers, stated that there is a “pulse of excitement” in the team with just one day to go for the crucial game.
“There is a great eagerness in the team and one really feels the pulse of excitement among the boys. We are really looking forward to the game. We had a great training camp and everyone in the team is fit and hungry. well and responding to what the coach expects from them, “Sunil said.
Despite a majority of the players being young, the Chhetri said all are “well aware” of what is expected of them.
“It is a young team, but I don’t have to talk to them once. Each player is well aware of what is expected of him and the coach speaks whatever is needed. I just have to be a good example for the players and will keep doing so whenever I am here, “he said.
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It will benew coach Igor Stimac‘s biggest test yet when India take on Oman in their first game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday.
Stimac is one of the most high-profile coaches to have taken charge of the Indian team having been part of Croatia’s team that reached the semi-finals of the 1998 World Cup.
But his start hasn’t been impressive as he has looked to blood more youngsters and find his best combinations.
A third-place finish in the King’s Cup in Thailand was followed by a poor display in the Intercontinental Cup at home.
India head coach Igor Stimac stated that his team is up ready and “well prepared” to meet the challenge.
“The preparations for the game went really well and as a coach, I am happy. This will be our third campaign and I am happy with the improvement in the team in terms of the understanding levels of the players and their fitness levels. well concentrated and well prepared, “he said.
Stimac also acknowledged that Oman, along with Qatar, are the two strong favorites in the group.
“Realistically, Qatar and Oman are the favorites in our group. We have never won an official (World Cup qualifying) match against either of them. So it’s not going to be easy at all. In Guwahati we are going to give everything on the pitch, aiming to win it, “Stimac said.
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