Constantine announces 34-player list for AFC preparatory camp

Notable call-ups include 21-year-old midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad, who has impressed for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League, and 18-year-old Komal Thatal (ATK).

Published : Dec 12, 2018 13:31 IST , CHENNAI

Indian team coach Stephen Constantine (left) with Sunil Chhetri.
Indian team coach Stephen Constantine (left) with Sunil Chhetri.
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Indian team coach Stephen Constantine (left) with Sunil Chhetri.

Indian national football coach Stephen Constantine has announced a list of 34 players for the preparatory camp ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 to be held in the UAE.

The notable call-ups include 21-year-old midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad, who has impressed for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League, and 18-year-old Komal Thatal (ATK).

East Bengal defender Salam Ranjan Singh is the only player from the I-League to receive a call-up. 

Constantine has chosen to leave out the likes of Soosairaj Michael (Jamshedpur FC), Rahul Bheke (Bengaluru FC) and Jobby Justin (East Bengal), despite the trio putting up a string of strong performances this season.

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