Sahal Abdul Samad Makes Cut As Igor Stimac Names 26-Member Squad For AFC Asian Cup
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The India senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac, on Saturday announced the 26-member squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.
Grappling with injuries to key midfielders, India on Saturday named a 26-member squad for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup with Sahal Abdul Samad making the cut but Jeakson Singh and Glan Martins missing out due to issues related to fitness. Top defensive midfielder Jeakson, who underwent shoulder injury in November, was always doubtful and so was Mohun Bagan's Martins, who got injured recently. Both of them were among the 50 probables. However, Samad, who had also picked up an injury early this month, managed to get into the side that will be spearheaded by seasoned striker Sunil Chhetri.
The Indian senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac announced the squad.
The Blue Tigers are due to arrive in Doha later on Saturday, ahead of marking their fifth appearance in the Asian Cup.
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