Injured Jeje to miss Kings Cup as Stimac names 37 probables for camp

Striker Jeje Lalpekhlua who is likely to be operated in the third week of May wasn’t considered for the camp.

Jeje Lalpekhlua won't be a part of the camp.

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has announced a list of 37 probables for India’s preparatory camp for the Kings Cup slated to be held in Buriram, Thailand.

The preparatory camp will be held in New Delhi from May 20.

“I respected the choice of the squad which represented India in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. The rest of the players have been added post my research watching Hero I-League and Hero ISL matches. I found some players quite interesting, and have summoned them to the camp,” Stimac said.

“I congratulate all the players, and wish them good luck. I am eagerly waiting to land in New Delhi, and get on the task immediately. I have always cherished new challenges, and I am looking forward to coaching the Blue Tigers,” he added.

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Striker Jeje Lalpekhlua who is likely to be operated in the third week of May wasn’t considered for the camp, as was a host of other players like Halicharan Narzary, Mandar Rao Desai, Ashique Kuruniyan, Narender Gehlot and Jerry Lalrinzuala, who are nursing injuries.

The Kings Cup will be followed by the Hero Intercontinental Cup in July.