India vs Mauritius Preview, predicted lineup, injury news, H2H, telecast | Intercontinental Cup 2024

The Indian football team will look to display some good football under new head coach Manolo Marquez.

The Indian football team will take to the field for the first time since June. India vs Mauritius will be the opening match of the Intercontinental Cup 2024. A lot has changed at the national team ever since with the appointment of Spanish manager Manolo Marquez as the new head coach being the biggest talking point. India will begin its Intercontinental Cup campaign with a clash against Mauritius in Hyderabad.

While the Blue Tigers come into this game after a defeat against Qatar in the last fixture, Mauritius picked up a win against Eswatini in June. Both sides haven’t had a memorable 2024 campaign so far with India yet to win a game this year and Mauritius losing three out of their last four games.

Kick Off

September 3, 2024, 19:30 IST

September 3, 2024, 18:00 GMT+4 

Form

India (in all competitions) L-D-L-D-L

Mauritius (in all competitions) W-L-L-L-D

Players to watch 

Lallianzuala Chhangte (India)

Chhangte will be the Blue Tigers’ main man upfront in the absence of Sunil Chhetri. The Mumbai City forward is currently the highest active goalscorer in the national team with eight strikes to his name, including a historic goal against reigning Asian champions Qatar in the last game. His pace coupled with his agility and trickery makes him a lethal weapon for Manolo Marquez and his team. 

Lindsay Rose (Mauritius)

Lindsay Rose will have huge responsibilities on his shoulders going into the tournament to neutralize the danger possessed by the Indian attackers.. Rose has represented France at different age group levels before joining forces with Mauritius.

He has the pedigree of playing alongside the best players in the world during his time in France. The 32-year-old can operate both as a centre-back and a right-back and will be an instrumental part of the Dodos’ setup.

Match facts

• Indian football team has never lost a game against Mauritius.
• This game will be Manolo Marquez’s first assignment as the head coach of the Indian football team.
• The Indian football team will play a game in Hyderabad after 16 long years.

Injury & Team News

Although Mauritius are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection, Khel Now can confirm that Mohammad Yasir is out due to injury.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 1

India wins – 1

Mauritius wins – 0

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup 

India (4-2-3-1)

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK) (C); Asish Rai, Rahul Bheke, Anwar Ali, Subasish Bose; Apuia Ralte, Jeakson Singh; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Sahal Abdul Samad, Liston Colaco; Manvir Singh

Mauritius (4-2-3-1)

Kevin Jean Louis (GK) (C); Jordan Francois, Lindsay Rose, Wilson Moutou Emmanuel Vincent; Jeremy Villeneuve, Adel Langue; Yannick Aristide, Adrien Botlar, Gabriel Calliste; Aurelien Francois 

Prediction for India vs Mauritius

India have the upper hand coming into this game, thanks to their home advantage and a better head-to-head record against Mauritius. Moreover, India also has a much better FIFA ranking when compared to their counterparts and Manolo Marquez will do everything in his power to get off to the best possible start to his stint.

Prediction: India 2-0 Mauritius

Telecast for India vs Mauritius

The game between India and Mauritius will be available on Sports18 Network and the Jio Cinema app.

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