ISL 2021 Squad: Odisha FC announce squad for ISL 2021-22: Odisha FC has announced its official squad for the Indian Super League 2021-22. The Bhubaneswar-based team is gearing up for the opening match against Bengaluru FC on November 24 at Tilak Maidan, Vasco.
The Kalinga Warriors had already announced the three captains for the season – Vinit Rai, Victor Mongil, and Hector Rodas a few days ago. The promotion of three youth team graduates – Deven Sawhney, Akshunna Tyagi, and CVL Remtluanga – into the senior side was also announced last month. The squad includes six foreigners – Victor Mongil, Hector Rodas, Javi Hernandez, Aridai Cabrera, Liridon Krasniqi (AFC), and Jonathas De Jesus while seven youngsters – Lalhrezuala Sailung, Deven Sawhney, Thoiba Singh Moirangthem, Isak Vanlalruatfela, CVL Remtluanga, Akshunna Tyagi and Nikhil Raj have been classified as developmental players.
ISL 2021 Squad: Odisha FC announce squad for ISL 2021-22
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Speaking about the squad, Head Coach Kiko Ramirez explained: “We have a good mix of experienced and young players. We are really happy with the team that we are building and pleasantly surprised to see the level of the Indian players. We think that some of them will make an impact this season in the ISL. Also, all the players have a really good attitude to learn and the foreigners will bring their experience about how to play in different situations.”
“All the staff are also motivated for this season. We have a good lineup but also really good alternatives coming from the bench. We can play different styles of the game thanks to the different players and in the physical aspect, we are getting stronger thanks to the training and friendly matches,” he added.
ISL 2021 Squad: Odisha FC announce squad for ISL 2021-22
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Goalkeepers – Kamaljit Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Kumar
Defenders – Gaurav Bora, Lalruathara, Sahil Panwar, Hendry Antonay, Lalhrezuala Sailung, Sebastian Thangmuansang, Deven Sawhney, Victor Mongil, Hector Rodas
Midfielders – Thoiba Singh Moirangthem, Vinit Rai, Paul Ramfangzauva, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Liridon Krasniqi, Javi Hernandez, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Nandhakumar Sekar, CVL Remtluanga, Nikhil Raj
Forwards – Akshunna Tyagi, Daniel Lalhlimpuia, Aridai Cabrera, Jonathas Cristian De Jesus.
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