India 0 - 0 China: 5 takeaways from the game

#4. More youth is needed going forward

Jerry Mawihmingthanga can provide the energy and quick feet to make the difference offensively in the games to come

While it is fair to say that there isn't much to complain about the starting 11 and the performance from the team, the lack of clear-cut chances will surely be a concern for the Indian side. The most evident chance was during the dying moments of the game when Farukh Haji got a one-on-one chance with the goalkeeper but was unable to convert. The chance was provided by Nikhil Poojari, another youngster who played on the right after substituting Udanta. The only other chance would be Pritam Kotal's shot after some quick link-up on the right side of the pitch.

Out of the 23-man squad, some decisions baffled fans around India, like the exclusion of players such as Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Jerry Lalrinzuala and Manvir Singh while players like Sumeet Passi, who fails to start over Jerry Mawihmingthanga for Jamshedpur FC, featured in the side. This meant a lot of firepower and energy was missing from the Indian side, which was evident in the game.

Jeje didn't gain his confidence till late in the game and had much less impact while Pronay Holder wasn't a threat offensively. Another youngster, Anirudh Thapa, impressed with his performance as he conducted play from midfield and played some perfect through balls to connect the midfield and the two strikers. Overall, if more youngsters are given a chance to play, we might see some more attacking opportunities from the team in the future.