Duty calls for Manolo Marquez who will have his hands full as the 4th edition of the Intercontinental Cup is just around the corner. India will play host to Mauritius and Syria in this tournament which will kickstart on September 3.
Following a disappointing exit in the second round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in June, the priority for the new manager will be to shape a long term target by using these kinds of games.
For the first time in 16 years, Hyderabad is set to host the Blue Tigers as GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium will conduct all the matches. Manolo will only get two training sessions with his squad ahead of the Intercontinental Cup opener against Mauritius.
It remains to be seen who slots in the place of the departed Sunil Chhetri as the FC Goa manager named some exciting players in his squad. Mohun Bagan Super Giant forward Kiyan Nassiri Giri, Lalthathanga Khawlhring and East Bengal goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill will seek to don the Indian jersey for the first time.
When will the Intercontinental Cup take place?
The Intercontinental Cup will start on September 3 and is scheduled to conclude on September 9.
Where will the Intercontinental Cup take place?
The Intercontinental Cup will take place at Hyderabad's GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium.
At what time will the Intercontinental Cup take place?
All the three matches of the Intercontinental Cup will start at 7:30 PM IST.
Where can you watch the live telecast of the Intercontinental Cup?
The live telecast of the Intercontinental Cup will be available on the Sports18 Network in India. All the matches will start at 7:30 PM IST.
Where can you watch the live streaming of the Intercontinental Cup?
The live streaming of the Intercontinental Cup will be available on the JioCinema app and website. All the matches will start at 7:30 PM IST.
Intercontinental Cup Probable Squad
Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh, Amrinder Singh, Prabhsukhan Singh Gill.
Defenders: Nikhil Poojary, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana Singh Konsham, Roshan Singh Naorem, Anwar Ali, Jay Gupta, Asish Rai, Subhasish Bose, Mehtab Singh.
Midfielders: Suresh Singh Wangjam, Jeakson Singh, Nandhakumar Sekar, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Yasir Mohammad, Lalengmawia Ralte, Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Lalthathanga Khawlhring.
Forwards: Kiyan Nassiri Giri, Edmund Lalrindika, Manvir Singh, Liston Colaco.
Intercontinental Cup fixtures (all matches will kick-off at 7.30 pm):
September 3: India vs Mauritius (Sports 18 3 & Jio Cinema)
September 6: Syria vs Mauritius (Jio Cinema)
September 9: India vs Syria (Sports 18 3 & Jio Cinema)