India's upcoming international friendly against Vietnam has hit a roadblock after Mohun Bagan's Spanish coach Jose Molina confirmed that the club will not release midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad for the crucial clash.
India, currently ranked 106th in the world according to the latest FIFA rankings, is set to square off against Vietnam in an official friendly at the Thiên Trường Stadium in Nam Định, with the points earned contributing to the FIFA Rankings. The clash is a crucial one for the 'Blue Tigers', as they seek to climb up the ladder of international football.
Sahal Abdul Samad, an integral part of the Indian national team, represents the Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters. However, due to a unique situation, the player was training with the I-League outfit Mohun Bagan ahead of the Super Cup and was denied a NOC to play in the Super Cup...