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Jamil Urges India to Prepare for Uruguay’s Physical Challenge
India lost 4-0 to Brazil in a football match in Kolkata.
Brazil did not score during the first 27 minutes, but then scored four times.
India’s coach, Khalid Jamil, said his players lost focus and made avoidable mistakes.
He said they need to believe they can compete.
India’s next opponent is Uruguay, which Jamil described as a very physical team.
He said India must prepare for that challenge.
Brazil’s coach also said India defended well and created chances.
The teams are due to meet at the same venue on October 6.
India lost 4-0 to Brazil in Kolkata after keeping the score goalless for the opening 27 minutes.
Coach Khalid Jamil blamed lapses in concentration and what he called “silly errors.”
Jamil said India need belief and must prepare for Uruguay’s physical approach.
India are scheduled to face Uruguay at the same venue on October 6.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti praised India’s defending and counterattacks, while noting Brazil gained control after scoring.
- Who
- India, coached by Khalid Jamil, lost to Brazil and are due to face Uruguay.
- What
- India lost 4-0 to Brazil and are preparing for a match against Uruguay.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
- When
- The Uruguay match is scheduled for October 6; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- Jamil said India need to improve their concentration, avoid silly errors, build belief and prepare for Uruguay’s physical style.
Key facts
- Brazil result
- Brazil defeated India 4-0.
- Opening period
- India held Brazil scoreless for the first 27 minutes.
- Brazil scorers
- Estevao scored once, Pedro scored once, and Samuel Lino scored twice.
- Next opponent
- Uruguay, described by Jamil as a very physical team.
- Scheduled date
- October 6; the year is not specified.
- Venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
- India coach
- Khalid Jamil.
Quotes
Carlo Ancelotti
Head coach of Brazil’s football team
“We know Uruguay are a very physical team, and they will come hard at us. We need to prepare properly for that aspect, and it will be a challenge for us.”
telegraphindia.com
“India played it smart.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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