India U-17s to play second training game against SSV Reutlingen U-16 in Germany

The India U-17 males’s staff will tackle SSV Reutlingen U-16 facet in its second coaching sport in Reutlingen, Germany on Saturday as a part of its preparation for subsequent month’s AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Thailand.

It’s been three days for the reason that India U-17s landed in Germany after taking part in a collection of coaching matches in Spain.

The Blue Colts have already performed coaching matches towards the youth groups of La Liga sides like Atletico de Madrid, Real Madrid, Levante, Getafe, and many others. They started their Germany tour with a 1-3 loss towards a mix of U-19 and U-16 boys of VFB Stuttgart.

“It’s been a hectic start for us in Germany. We arrived on Tuesday and had our first game on Wednesday, but it’s good experience for the boys,” India U-17 head coach Bibiano Fernandes stated.

“We must realise that these boys have had to go through two years of pandemic during their crucial formative years. So, playing under duress will further help prepare them for tougher battles in the future.”

The India U-17 boys have been saved busy in Germany up to now, having coaching periods within the afternoons, adopted by workshops from native coaches on varied issues starting from vitamin to health.

“These are crucial years for players, and I’m very happy that they are getting to learn not just about what to do on the pitch, but also what to do off it. These are things that will ultimately go on to help them in their careers,” stated Fernandes.

Now on a two-week coaching camp in Germany, the Blue Colts are scheduled to maneuver to Thailand at first of June, the place they are going to be camped for 2 weeks forward of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.

India has been drawn in Group D, the place it can face Vietnam (June 17), Uzbekistan (June 20) and Japan (June 23).

“We have played some extremely tough games in Spain and expect more in Germany. We can see the level of these boys going up with these matches,” stated Fernandes.

“It’s all about learning from match experiences and finally using that experience where it all counts.”