Jamil Urges India to Stay Focused Against Uruguay
Khalid Jamil said India have little recovery time but are ready for Uruguay, while Akash Mishra stressed match fitness as the Indian Super League nears.
- On Tuesday, India faces two-time World Cup champion Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. India head coach Khalid Jamil urged his squad to maintain concentration throughout the match, warning that a single mistake could prove costly.
- India enters this match following a 0-4 loss to Brazil on Saturday at the same venue. Jamil admitted the team has had "little time" to recover from that defeat, yet he trusts his players to manage the demanding three-day turnaround.
- Mumbai City left-back Akash Mishra insisted the squad was prepared for all opponents in the international window, not just Brazil. "For me as a player, I will always be prepared," Mishra said regarding the demanding schedule.
- Jamil warned that India must avoid conceding an early goal against the quality Uruguayan side. He praised their coach, Diego Forlan, noting the opponents are strong both defensively and in attack, requiring careful tactical discipline.
- Beyond this fixture, Jamil aims to build a strong national team for the future. He and Mishra stressed the importance of regular competitive football, specifically the upcoming Indian Super League season, to help players gain necessary match time.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 5 (IANS) India football head coach Khalid Jamil remains aware of the challenge former World Cup Champions Uruguay bring as the Blue Tigers gear up for their next test. Having held Panama 1-1 and lost to Brazil 0-4 earlier, India's run of facing World Cup teams reaches its conclusion with their clash against former two-time winners Uruguay at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday. "As I said, they are ph…
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