Intercontinental Cup 2019: We shall look at the Blue tigers’ predicted lineup and head to head statistics against Syria.
India will take on Syria in the final game of the Intercontinental Cup in TransStadia, Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The visitors are battling out for a place in the final, following a loose start to their campaign. Whereas, India have lost their opening games – resulting in an early exit.
Igor Stimac’s side conceded nine against Tajikistan and North Korea. The defence has shown it’s vulnerability, but the attacking display has been piercing, when the manager installs players with pace in the frontline. The midfield has looked dire and needs more coaching because it comprises of young players.
Likewise to India, Syria also left a huge hole in the backline. They have conceded four times in two goals, but bagged five against North Korea in the opening day of the tournament. Their attack has enough menace to dislodge the backline of the Blue Tigers, but they can be exposed against the pacy frontline of Sunil Chhetri, Udanta Singh, and Lallianzuala Chhangte.
We shall look at the head-to-head statistics and predicted lineup of the Blue tigers.
India Vs Syria Head to Head
Games: 5
Games won by India: 3
Games won by Syria: 2
Draw: 0
The latest meeting was seven years ago, when the Blue tigers overcame Syria 2-1 in an International friendly.
PREDICTED LINEUP
India: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Rahul Bheke, Adil Khan, Anas Edathodika, Subhasish Bose, Pronay Halder, Vinit Rai, Anirudh Thapa, Udanta Singh, Mandar Rao Desai, Sunil Chhetri.
WHERE AND WHEN TO WATCH THIS GAME?
Date: July 16 (Tuesday)
Kick-Off: 8 PM IST
Telecast: Star Sports Select 3, Hotstar.
