Published 20:58 IST, November 18th 2019
Oman vs India: Latest updates from the Indian squad ahead of their must-win WC qualifier
Oman vs India: The Indians were already without star players Sandesh Jhingan, Amarjit Singh and Rowlin Borges. Read more on the team news for the WC qualifier.
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India's dream to qualify for a football World Cup is still hanging in the balance as the Blue Tigers have failed to win a single match in the four qualifiers they have played so far. The Sunil Chhetri-led side has shared the spoils three times and faced a defeat in their quest to make it to FIFA World Cup 2022. They are currently fourth in the table with three points to their name. India came from behind on two back-to-back occasions to pick something from the game. They last played against Afghanistan and will be travelling to the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex to play their next match against Oman. The clash against Oman is a must-win for Igor Štimac and the team if they want to keep their qualification hopes alive. The match is scheduled on November 19, 2019, 8:30 PM (IST).
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Oman vs India: India Team News
The Indians can breathe a sigh of relief as senior defender Anas Edathodika has returned to the squad after missing the Afghanistan game. India coach Igor Stimac in a recent interview appreciated the character shown by Anas Edathodika, who despite losing his mother, joined the Blue Tigers during their time of crisis. The Indians were already without impactful players like Sandesh Jhingan, Amarjit Singh and Rowlin Borges.
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18:59 IST, November 18th 2019