Playing against teams like Kenya and UAE will help in preparation for Asian Cup : Sandesh Jhingan

With the AFC Asian Cup and the preparatory matches on the sidelines, footballer Sandesh Jhingan is certain to get plenty of chances ahead, but he claimed that his focus for the time being remains on improving and getting in the best possible shape for the UAE event. 

“This is the first time India is playing Kenya and they are a different team, the way they play football and the way it is played in their continent is something new for us to experience. I know they are going to be physical, but it will be a good test for us,” he said as reported by Scroll.

When asked about India’s prospect in the Intercontinental Cup, starting from June 2, the defender noted it will be good opportunity to reassess their weaknesses.

“In the Asian Cup, we are going to get physical teams. Bahrain is a physical team, so is UAE. So now if we play teams like Kenya we will get to know our weaknesses and on what aspects we need to work on before the Asian Cup.”

He also added that these matches will help the team to get a clear understanding of its preparation for the AFC Asian Cup and they won’t make the mistake of taking these vital matches lightly.

“You don’t want to go and play against teams that are not strong or not at the same level. You want to play against teams that always keep you on your toes because that’s how you learn,” he said.

“The friendly games are vital. Of course, the result is also important, but more important is to learn from them and you only learn when you play tough teams. To go into the Asian Cup in our best shape we have to play against tough teams,” he added.

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