Archive · 20 May 2025
India's Football Coach: Improvement Needed for Asian Cup Qualification
The Indian football team's coach, Manolo Marquez, is not happy with their recent performance, especially the 0-0 draw against Bangladesh.
He believes the team needs to get much better to qualify for the Asian Cup.
The team has a tough upcoming match against Hong Kong, but they have time to prepare.
Before that, they will play a friendly match against Thailand, a team ranked higher than India.
The coach is also looking at new players who have been playing well in their local leagues.
Two players are out of the squad due to different issues.
The team is aiming to improve and secure a spot in the Asian Cup.
India's coach, Manolo Marquez, expressed disappointment over a 0-0 draw against Bangladesh.
Marquez stated the team needs improvement to qualify for the Asian Cup.
India will play Hong Kong in their next qualifying match on June 10.
A friendly match against Thailand is scheduled for June 4.
New players from local leagues are hoping to make their India debuts.
- Who
- Manolo Marquez (coach), Indian football team, and the teams they are playing against.
- What
- The Indian football team's performance and preparations for the Asian Cup qualifiers.
- When
- The opening match was on March 25; next match is on June 10; friendly on June 4.
- Where
- Shillong (India); Hong Kong (away); Pathum Thani (Thailand)
- Why
- To qualify for the Asian Cup, requiring improved performance.
- Head Coach
- Manolo Marquez
- India vs. Bangladesh Score
- 0-0 draw
- India's Next Match
- Hong Kong (away)
- Qualifying Group
- Group C
- Friendly Match Opponent
- Thailand
- Thailand's FIFA Ranking
- 99th