India forward Lallianzuala Chhangte opens up on challenge against Brazil, Uruguay & Panama
Two South American nations are set to be hosted by VYBK
Mohun Bagan and Indian National Team forward Lallianzuala Chhangte has established himself as one of the best forwards in Indian football. Now, he faces one of the biggest tests of his career, with Brazil, Uruguay, and Panama set to visit India.
Chhangte believes it is a huge opportunity for the Indian team to play against these top footballing nations on home soil.
Lallianzuala Chhangte looks excited ahead of the Brazil clash
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He said, “I think, from a player’s point of view, it’s a huge opportunity to play against some of the best countries in the world. This will test our limits and show us how good we really are. We will be tested physically and mentally.”
The forward also stressed that the Indian team should enjoy the experience of playing against such high-profile opponents.
“I think we just have to enjoy the game. We don’t have to think about what could happen or the results. Forget about that. We just have to enjoy the moments that we have playing against these countries,” he said confidently.
“We will give our best”: Chhangte
Chhangte also promised that the team would give its best on the pitch.
“Of course, we would love to win. We will give our best; that’s guaranteed. But whatever happens, we just have to enjoy the game,” he added.
India will face five-time world champions Brazil on October 3 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Before that, they will take on 44th-ranked Panama at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on September 26.
Following the Brazil clash, India will face two-time world champions Uruguay on October 6, with the match also scheduled to be played in Kolkata.
What did Lallianzuala Chhangte say about playing Brazil and Uruguay?
Chhangte described the matches as a huge opportunity for Indian players to test themselves physically and mentally against some of the best countries in the world.
Does Chhangte believe the Blue Tigers can win these matches?
Chhangte said India would love to win and guaranteed that the team would give its best, while also stressing the importance of enjoying the experience.
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Rohit Mistri is a sports journalist from Kolkata with over two years of experience in the field. He has extensively covered Indian football, including major tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League and the Indian Super League. His work spans on-ground reporting, match coverage, and in-depth storytelling, along with interviews of prominent sporting personalities. Rohit brings strong communication skills and a deep passion for sports narratives to everything he writes.