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Indian National Team: Baljit Sahni, Climax Lawrence And Samir Naik Recuperating From Their Injuries
Won’t play...
28-Jul-2010 8:59:00 AM
By Rahul Bali
The Indian national team are to play two friendlies this week but three of the twenty eight players in the camp shall not participate due to injury concerns.
With Bhaichung Bhutia returning to the country with thyroid problems and Sunil Chhetri on duty with Kansas City Wizards, the 30 member squad was already reduced to 28.
Climax Lawrence and Samir Naik haven’t been training due to their injuries and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is awaiting reports from Portugal to arrive on the Dempo duo.
Baljit Sahni, who is attending the national camp for the first time under Bob Houghton, has injured his shin bone during practice and hasn’t practiced for the last four days.
The Punjab lad, who scored several goals for JCT last season was one of the brightest talents in the I-League, got injured during one of the practice sessions.
“The doctor has advised me a week’s rest and possibly start training from August 1st,” informed Sahni.
India are to play two Terceira Divisão Portuguesa (Portuguese Third Division) league teams – Caldas SC and Monsanto on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
With Bhaichung Bhutia returning to the country with thyroid problems and Sunil Chhetri on duty with Kansas City Wizards, the 30 member squad was already reduced to 28.
Climax Lawrence and Samir Naik haven’t been training due to their injuries and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is awaiting reports from Portugal to arrive on the Dempo duo.
Baljit Sahni, who is attending the national camp for the first time under Bob Houghton, has injured his shin bone during practice and hasn’t practiced for the last four days.
The Punjab lad, who scored several goals for JCT last season was one of the brightest talents in the I-League, got injured during one of the practice sessions.
“The doctor has advised me a week’s rest and possibly start training from August 1st,” informed Sahni.
India are to play two Terceira Divisão Portuguesa (Portuguese Third Division) league teams – Caldas SC and Monsanto on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
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