SAFF Championship: We will approach Kuwait game with a positive mentality, says India’s Chhangte

Lallianzuala Chhangte grabbing the spotlight has been a regular feature this season. A top-notch season with Mumbai City FC saw him win the League Winners Shield and the Golden Ball. India has already booked a semifinal berth in the 2023 SAFF Championships after wins against Pakistan and Nepal. But it will play its final Group A match against the in-form Kuwait on Tuesday, with the clash deciding the group topper.

Lallianzuala Chhangte grabbing the spotlight has been a regular feature this season. A top-notch season with Mumbai City FC saw him win the League Winners Shield and the Golden Ball.

Now, the ‘Mizo Flash’ has carried his sterling form to the national side and is an important cog in the set-up of head coach Igor Stimac.

India has already booked a semifinal berth in the 2023 SAFF Championships after wins against Pakistan and Nepal.

But it will play its final Group A match against the in-form Kuwait on Tuesday, with the clash deciding the group topper.

“We are going to play against a very good side [Kuwait], and the team is well aware of that. But like the coach always tells us, we need to approach every game with a positive mentality and look for a win. We will take the same approach against Kuwait tomorrow,” Chhangte said ahead of the match.

Chhangte has been explosive for the Blue Tigers on the right flank. He scored a goal and had an assist against Lebanon in the Intercontinental Cup and won the Man-of-the-Match award for his performance.

It is not just the goals or assists, however, but his overall movement and output that makes the winger such an asset for the Blue Tigers.