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India to Face Vietnam in One-Off Friendly After Lebanon Withdraws

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Match review and squad details

  • Match Date: October 12, 2024
  • Venue: Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam
  • Significance: Counts toward FIFA rankings
  • Coach: Manolo Márquez
  • Final Squad: 23 players

India is set to play an important one-off informal match against Vietnam on October 12, 2024, at the Thiên Trường Stadium in Nam Định, Vietnam.

Originally part of a tri-nation tournament, the match will be India’s only game after Lebanon had unexpected secession from the event.

“Vietnam’s higher ranking makes this a crucial test for India ahead of future international commitments.”

This informal counted towards FIFA rankings, making it a key event for both nations. Changes to the Schedule After Lebanon’s Exit, India was earliest scheduled to play two matches—against Vietnam on October 9 and Lebanon on October 12.

However,’ Lebanon’s unpunctual conclusion to pull out of the tourney had reduced the serial to a super clash between India and Vietnam. Both teams will be looking to maximize their FIFA ranking points in this authorized friendly.

India’s Preparations and Squad

India’s Training Schedule
Training Camp October 5, 2024 (Kolkata)
Departure for Vietnam October 7, 2024
Final Squad 23 members announced

The Indian team, under new head coach Manolo Márquez,’ gathered in Kolkata on October 5 for a training posing the following day before departing for Vietnam on October 7.

Márquez had named a list of 26 probables, and the final 23-member squad had been announced before the team left for Vietnam.

Outlook

This match offers a key chance for Márquez to test his squad’s installation ahead of rising transnational commitments.

Vietnam, ranked high than India,’ provided a stern challenge, making it an important test for the Blue Tigers, peculiarly with FIFA ranking points on the line.

With both nations eager to make the most of this friendly,’ the clash promises to be a tightly contested liaison in Nam Định.

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References:

Sportstar.com

TimesofIndia.com

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