Sunil Chhetri and co face an uphill task as they face Oman for the 2022 World Cup Qualifier. The team faced a draw against Afghanistan as the match ended with 1-1 tie. The draw has only made it difficult for the Indian team to leave their mark in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers. It was Seminlen Doungel who’s late strike led the Blue Tigers to a draw. The Indians will face team Oman later today in Muscat. Anas Edathodika joins the team back after he had flown to India for a medical emergency. The Blue Tigers were seen sweating it out ahead of the much-awaited clash. India vs Oman, 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Struggling India Visit Oman With Hopes of Getting Disorientated Campaign Back on Track.

Placed in Group E of the 2022 World Cup Qualifier points table, the Men in Blue are placed on number four with three points in their kitty. The team has been winless so far in the tournament and this is quite a do or die clash for the Indians. Sunil Chettri and the team will be looking out to seal their first win in the tournament. The team was seen gearing up for the qualifier match and were sweating it out in the field ahead of the game.

Sunil Chhetri and Manvir Singh

Anas back in the squad

Sunil Chhetri

Last one

The last time the two teams met each other, Oman walked away with a 2-1 win in Guwahati. India is ranked 103rd in the world and Oman are ranked 87th. Sunil Chhetri has downplayed the possibility of revenge.

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