The senior Indian men’s football on Thursday announced its squad of 25 players for the crucial AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Final Round qualifier match against Hong Kong, China.
On Wednesday, the Blue Tigers lost a FIFA international friendly against Thailand o-2, where it held a preparatory camp. Prior to its departure from Thailand, three players – defender Subhasish Bose, goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari, and defender Mehtab Singh – were released from the camp and will be returning directly to India.
This adjustment sees head coach Manolo Marquez finalize a 25-member contingent for the vital away fixture.
The Blue Tigers are aiming to secure a strong result against Hong Kong as they push for a spot in the AFC Asian Cup 2027.
This match is a significant step in India’s qualification campaign, with all teams in the group currently level on points after the initial round of matches.
The team had previously been training in Kolkata before heading to Thailand for a FIFA international friendly, which concluded on Wednesday.
The focus now shifts entirely to the upcoming qualifier against Hong Kong, China, where India will be looking to put in a commanding performance.
