#3 Boris Singh at right-back was an odd experiment
At the U-16 AFC Championships concluded recently, Boris Singh was played on the left side of a three-man attack for much of the tournament. He was allowed license to roam, and with his lung-bursting runs down the flank, earned plenty of plaudits and won over many Indian fans with his performances, to the extent that he is now considered one of the best prospects for the Indian senior team in the future.
Thus, it was rather strange to see him start at right-back, although he has played fullback for the Indian colts before. However, Boris looked woefully out of position at the start, letting a long ball over the top catch him out which eventually led to the first goal, courtesy another error from Jitendra. The pattern continued for much of the game, with Boris struggling to position himself appropriately while dealing with overlapping runs.
There were flashes of brilliance, however, mostly when Boris charged upfield and set up Indian attacks and even took the Colts first strike on goal after cutting back inside on his left foot. It is important to remember that youth football frequently involves positional changes, and playing Boris out of his comfort zone will surely improve him as a player.
