Lineup out as the Blue Tigers, gear up for a pivotal showdown against Syria in the final Group B match at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. In notable changes, Captain Sunil Chhetri will be seen in a new role behind Manvir Singh while Nikhil Poojary has been dropped. The India vs Syria Live Streaming in AFC Asian Cup 2023 will be available on JioCinema while Sports 18 will broadcast the game live.
India vs Syria Starting Line-up
India Starting XI
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Rahul Bheke, Sandesh Jhingan, Subhashish Bose, Akash Mishra; Deepak Tangri Anirudh Thapa, Apuia, Sunil Chhetri, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Manvir Singh
Syria Predicted XI
Ibrahim Alma (C) (GK); Abdul Rahman Weiss, Aiham Ousou, Thaer Krouma, Moayad Ajan; Mahmoud Al Aswad, Jalil Elías, Ezequiel Ham, Ammar Ramadan; Pablo Sabbag, Ibhraim Hesar
India finds itself in a make-or-break situation, having suffered a disheartening 0-2 defeat to Australia and a humbling 3-0 loss against Uzbekistan in the tournament’s initial stages. With no points secured, Igor Stimac’s squad faces a challenging path to the Round of 16.
Despite the uphill battle, an unexpected triumph against Syria could dramatically alter the narrative and revive India’s prospects. The team aims to secure a spot as one of the top four third-placed teams, emphasizing the significance of a positive result in this critical encounter.
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Syria, under the guidance of Hector Cuper, has demonstrated resilience in their recent performances. Holding Uzbekistan to a draw and narrowly losing 0-1 to Australia, they have accumulated a solitary point in the group. As India strives to turn their fortunes around, they confront a formidable opponent in Syria, heightening the stakes in this must-win fixture.
India vs Syria Head-to-head at a glance:
Total Matches played – 6
Syria Wins – 2
India Wins – 3
Draws – 1
Match Details:
Date: 23rd January
Venue: Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar
Kick-off: 5.00 PM IST
Live Streaming: India vs Syria Live Streaming in AFC Asian Cup 2023 will be available on JioCinema
Live Telecast: Sports 18 will broadcast the game live
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