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Talismanian forward Sunil Chhetri was dismissed from the next friendly match between India and Jordan after an ankle injury, the All India Football Federation announced Monday.
He was injured in the Indian Super League game of Bengaluru FC against Kerala Blasters on 5 November 2018.
Indian National Team Physiotherapist Gigy George said Chhetri had been advised not to rest, so he had not reported to the national team's preparatory camp in New Delhi, according to a statement. Press.
"The CFB medical team shared the MRI reports and medical assessments and we thoroughly examined them. Sunil needs rest for about two weeks and adequate rehabilitation, after which he will be able to resume training, "Gigy said.
Shervin Sheriff, a doctor for the Indian national team, added, "He can not travel with this injury because it is a carrier joint. He needs to rest at the same time as the rehabilitation program for a speedy recovery. We are closely following the evolution of the situation with the club's medical team and Sunil himself. "
The match against Jordan is scheduled for November 17, 2018 at King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman. The Indian selection will leave the Indian coasts on November 15th.
ISL is currently on hiatus until 21 November.
The match is aimed at preparing for the AFC Asian Cup in 2019. India has been clubbed with guests from the UAE, Thailand and Bahrain in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and will play its first match against Thailand in the continental championship on January 6, 2019.
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