"We'll need to work on set-pieces, combinations and choose the best eleven for the game. The entire squad is extremely excited. Thank you Kolkata for your response," Stimac said.
Igor Stimac announced the 23-member squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Bangladesh on October 15.
Bhutia said that the team's defence has already showed a good account of itself in the last two World Cup qualifier matches and the onus is on the strikers to deliver against Bangladesh on October 15.
Asked about the Indian players they are wary of, unsurprisingly Jamie Day said captain and record goalscorer Sunil Chhetri is Bangladesh's main threat.
India football team's head coach Igor Stimac announced a list of 29 probables for the upcoming world cup qualifier against Bangladesh.
India football team's head coach Igor Stimac announced a list of 29 probables for the upcoming world cup qualifier against Bangladesh.
Indian football team coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday named a 29 probables for a preparatory camp ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Bangladesh.
Sridarth was the top performer, scoring a brace, while Shubho Paul was also not too far behind, scoring a first-half goal and providing an assist for Taison Singh in the second half.
India will begin their campaign for the AFC U-16 Championship qualification on September 18 against Turkmenistan in Tashkent.
Qatar enjoyed 63% possession and had 13 shots on target but Gurpreet was unbeatable.
Mandhar broke Indian hearts when he flicked the ball past Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to restore parity in the 82nd minute.
Igor Stimac has acknowledged that Oman, along with Qatar, are the two strong favourites in the group.
The last time the two teams faced off was in a friendly game in December 2018 where the match ended in a goalless draw in Abu Dhabi.
Stimac predicted a tough match on Thursday, considering that India have never won any FIFA-recognised match against Oman.
India begin their campaign against Oman on September 5 in Guwahati followed by an away game against Asian champions Qatar in Doha on September 10.
In April, India had jumped to 101. Before that, the Blue Tigers had dropped six spots to 103 in the February edition after ending last year on 97.
India, who had lost 2-4 against Tajikistan and 2-5 against North Korea, collected their first points of the tournament though they ended at the bottom of the table with just one point.
Jong Il Gwan (8th and 29th minute), Sim Hyon Jin (16th), Ri Un Chol (63rd) and Ri Jin (90+2) scored for North Korea while Lallianzuala Chhangte (51st) and captain Sunil Chhetri (61st) reduced the margin for India.
Anirudh Thapa's strike in the 17th minute was the difference between the two sides as India beat Thailand 1-0.
The second batch of players released includes Narayan Das, Salam Ranjan Singh, Dhanpal Ganesh, Rowllin Borges, Komal Thatal.
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