2019 AFC Asain Cup qualifiers, India vs Myanmar: 5 players to watch out for

#1 Jeje Lalpekhlua

Jeje Lalpekhlua is a big match player and has often scored in vital matches

Jeje Lalpekhlua has shown what he is capable of doing, but the limelight has somewhat shifted to his former Mohun Bagan teammate Balwant Singh in the last few matches, especially after his brace against Macau in the Asian Cup qualifiers and the winner against Mauritius during the Tri-nation Cup in Mumbai.

With Balwant set to miss the tie against Myanmar due to an ankle injury, Jeje will have an added responsibility. It will give him another chance to establish himself as the first choice striker, alongside the talismanic Sunil Chhetri. Jeje is a player who rises to the occasion; he scored the equaliser against Afghanistan in the final of the 2015 SAFF Cup.

India will be featuring in such a high profile tournament like the AFC Asian Cup 2019 after a gap of eight years, so these matches will be like preparations for the showpiece event. It will be helpful for important players like Jeje Lalpehklua to gain experience in the build-up to the Asian Cup