India vs Jordan: 5 players who can take up Sunil Chhetri's responsibility in the squad

Sunil Chhetri has to miss out in the friendly against Jordan due to an ankle injury.
Sunil Chhetri has to miss out in the friendly against Jordan due to an ankle injury.

#4 Jackichand Singh and Halicharan Narzary

Halicharan Narzary
Halicharan Narzary

It is tough to pick between the two as they both play on the same position -- left wing. It will be interesting to see who Constantine picks in the starting line-up as both have been in tremendous form for their respective ISL clubs.

24-year-old Halicharan has been an important part of the Kerala Blasters this season. He is always seen going forward with a positive mindset and floated in good crosses from the left flank. With 1 goal and an assist, as well as good defensive figures, the Assam-born player will be happy with his 7 ISL matches so far. He will hope to replicate his form for the national team and what better way for it than to score a goal.

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On the other hand, the Manipur-born player Jackichand Singh has always been at the heart of things for the Gaurs. He has found the back of the net twice, once in the 5-0 drubbing of Mumbai City FC and the 2nd in the 4-2 win over the Stallions -- FC Pune City.

Sergio Lobera has put his trust in him by letting him play the full 90 minutes in almost every game and he has also not disappointed his coach. Jackichand has 2 goals and 1 assist to his name in ISL 2018-19, making him the current joint 3rd highest Indian goal scorer along with CK Vineeth, Chhangte, and Rowllin Borges. He will be hoping to impress the critics in the upcoming friendly against Jordan, if given the chance, and try to secure his place in the Blue Tigers line-up ahead of the AFC Asian Cup in 2019.

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