AFC Asian Cup: India vs Syria Predicted Starting XI: How coach Igor Stimac could line up to confirm win?

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Coach Igor Stimac and India are in dire need of a win in their last AFC Asian Cup 2023 match against Syria. With 0 points from their first two games, India are sitting at the bottom of their group table.

India were solid in defense in their first match against Australia. Even though, their attack was better in their next match against Uzbekistan, they suffered in defense. In their last match, India need to find that balance.

It was clear from India's 2nd AFC Asian Cup 2023 match against Uzbekistan that the instructions from the coach was to attack. The lineup up depicted as such when Akash Mishra was brought on in the left-back position.

However, seeing how they suffered, Subhasish Bose could be called up in the position to enforce more power in the backline. Sandesh Jhingan and Rahul Bheke should help from the centre of the defense line.

Even though Nikhil Poojary had an off-day against Uzbekistan, he still remains the best option for the right-back position. Deepak Tangri should come back in the line up beside Suresh Singh Wangjam as the double pivot.

While Suresh Singh can help link the defense with the players in the attack. On the other hand, Tangri's physicality and defensive skills can help the backline make less mistakes and hold the fort. Especially considering Syria have some skillful players in their attack.

Skipper Sunil Chhetri should lead the attack from the front. The players that helped Chhetri from the back against Uzbekistan should all start again in this match. Manvir Singh in the right wing and Naorem Mahesh Singh in the left wing can be expected to start alongside Anirudh Thapa starting between them. On the other side of the field, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is the easy choice to start under the bar.

India Predicted XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Nikhil Poojary, Sandesh Jhingan, Rahul Bheke, Subhasish Bose; Suresh Singh Wangjam, Deepak Tangri; Manvir Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Naorem Mahesh Singh; Sunil Chhetri

Syria Predicted XI: Ahmad Madanieh; Abdul Rahman Oues, Aiham Ousou, Thaer Krouma, Moayad Ajan; Mahmoud Al-Aswad, Jalil Elias, Ezequiel Ham, Ammar Ramadan; Omar Khribin, Ibrahim Hesar