Intercontinental Cup 2018: 5 players who deserve a spot in the Indian football squad

AFC Asian Cup - India v Australia
AFC Asian Cup - India v Australia

#2 Adil Khan

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Adil Khan

Adil Khan has been FC Pune City’s secret weapon all season this year. Coach Popovic rode his hopes over Khan’s shoulders a number of times, as Khan delivered in return, and how! Out of the eighteen games that Khan played for the Stallions, he netted four goals, finishing his season as the third highest goal getter for FCPC, right behind Marcelinho and Alfaro.

The 29-year-old has been one man his manager relied on over the course of the entire Indian Super League season. The player delivered versatile performances for his side, be it in the central midfield, or any spot on the defensive line. As the season unfolded, Khan was able to being in a sense of ease and consistency to his side.

Adil also played an essential role in helping his club maintain a total of seven clean sheets in the competition, which comprised of over twenty interceptions and seventy tackles from the former Delhi Dynamos man.

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