Veteran India striker Sunil Chhetri (AIFF photo)
India will play Bahrain on 23 March, while it will play Belarus on 26 March.
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Veteran India football striker and captain Sunil Chhetri has been ruled out of two international friendly matches against Bahrain and Belarus in Manama later this month as he is suffering from “a few injuries” that need “time to heal”. the wanted.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) had recently announced a 38-member list of probables for the preparatory camp that begins in Pune on March 11. India will play Bahrain on 23 March, while they will play Belarus on 26 March.
“I was really looking forward to the two friendships against Bahrain and Belarus and it’s a shame I’m missing out. It’s been a long, tough season and I’ve had some minor injuries that need time to heal.” I will do everything possible to recover in time for Predatory Camp in May,” Chhetri told AIFF.
“This squad has a lot of potential, and a lot of players are full of confidence on the back of good performances in the league (ISL and I-League) seasons. I am sure we will do our best. I wish the team all the best,” said 37-year-old Chhetri.
The players, along with head coach Igor Stimac and support staff, will gather in Pune on March 10. Players whose clubs will play in the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) will join the camp at the end of their club commitments.
The team will fly to Bahrain on March 21.
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