AFC Asian Cup 2019: The Unpicked XI for India - Rahul Bheke, Soosairaj big misses

Michael Soosairaj (left) and Rahul Bheke were left out despite their good performances in the ISL
Michael Soosairaj (left) and Rahul Bheke were left out despite their good performances in the ISL

Right Winger - Thoi Singh (Chennaiyin FC)

Thoi Singh is the leading goalscorer for Chennaiyin FC this season
Thoi Singh is the leading goalscorer for Chennaiyin FC this season

Despite not being a striker, Thoi Singh is second on the Indian goalscorers' list only after Sunil Chhetri. The 28-year-old is the most offensively astute player of the side, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist in the 682 minutes he has been on the pitch.

The Manipuri has also 15 shots and 20 crosses to his name and is known for being in the right place at the right time. However, he has been overlooked by Stephen Constantine and gets a spot in the Unpicked XI.


Centre Forward- Jobby Justin (East Bengal)

Jobby Justin is having a phenomenal season in the I-League with East Bengal
Jobby Justin is having a phenomenal season in the I-League with East Bengal

Stephen Constantine had reiterated in the past that India lacks a convincing striker up front. The managers look forward to signing foreign strikers as their physicality is a bonus. Despite not having the physicality on his side, a high-profile side like East Bengal entrusted him to lead the pack.

The Keralite didn't disappoint them as he has four goals and two assists to his name from 7 matches. But, it wasn't enough to impress Stephen Constantine, and he gets a spot in our Unpicked XI.

Here is Sportskeeda's unpicked XI:

The Indian Unpicked XI
The Indian Unpicked XI

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Edited by Aravind Suchindran
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