India Coach Manolo radiates confidence on Eve of Hong Kong Clash | Mint

Kowloon (Hong Kong), June 9 (PTI) The recent defeat to Thailand Notwithstanding India head coach Manolo Márquez on Monday led the confidence on the eve of their important 2027 Asian Cup qualifying match against Hong Kong. India, which was placed 127th in the Pot 1 for the qualifiers, started a slow start in March with a draw against Bangladesh before losing 0-2 against Thailand last week. “In my opinion, most coaches are not concerned about the scores in the friendly matches. We focus on the important game (Hong Kong),” Manolo said. “I know everyone talks about the score (against Thailand). But if we got the chances we created, it would have been different. It’s football. ‘ Out of the three games they have played so far this year, they won one, pulled one and lost one. The group C table is still a clean slate with all four teams at a point by piece, after both games ended on March 25 on March 25. India and Bangladesh pulled Shillong, while Hong Kong also got away a point to Singapore. Only the group winners qualify for the Asian Cup in 2027. “Our preparations were much better this time when we compare to the previous FIFA windows, where you virtually not have too much time.” We had about three weeks to prepare between Kolkata, Bangkok and here in Hong Kong. And we are ready to act. Nothing special, “says Manolo.” The environment in the team is also good. It is clear that the environment in all teams around the world is better if your constantly winning games. But the environment, the relationship between the players, regardless of the results, is very good, “he added. India backer Conham Chinglensana Singh reflects the words of the coach.” We are well prepared for the game after three weeks in the camp. We have prepared spiritually and physically well and are ready for the game, ‘he said. India, who came to two consecutive Asian cups for the first time in 2023, is aimed at expanding the line. Hong Kong also qualified for the previous tournament, but with only one available bedding, it is an edge on the INA score, the Ina starch game at the newly built 50,000 Capacity Kai Taky, the Ina football match at the newly built Kai branch, the Ina-Sokkie Stud, the newly built Kai branch, Kai branch tube, the Ina Soccer match, the newly built 50,000 Capacity-Kai branch, the Ina football match, the newly built Kai branch, the Ina-City, the Ina football game will be the newly built Kai branch tube. It is reportedly sold out Tuesday and a full home can be expected. “We will try to enjoy the situation in this stadium. I don’t know if it will be completely full, but many people will be there. It will be a nice event, but of course we focus on winning the game,” says Manolo. Hong Kong’s head coach Ashley Westwood is no stranger to Indian football, and has clubs like Bengaluru FC, ATK and Punjab FC. first in Afghanistan, followed by Hong Kong. ‘ I went back to India in 2013. matches won, while Hong Kong won eight.