India will be going into their opening match against China in the Asian Games without any training session or proper rest. The squad was announced at the last minute, leaving no time for the players to train together. In addition, two players will not be able to join the team due to visa issues. India’s coach has decided to rest key players for the match, as the team has a better chance of winning against Bangladesh and Myanmar. However, China is a much stronger team and will have the advantage of playing on familiar ground. The last time these two teams met in the Asian Games was in 2002, where India lost. The coach acknowledges that it will be a tough task for his team to face China, especially after the controversy surrounding the selection of the squad.
China has been preparing their team for a long time and has invested a lot in them, especially because they are hosting the Asian Games. India will need to be strategic in their approach and decide whether to fully invest in the match against China or save energy for the next two matches to secure a spot in the knockout rounds. Luck will also play a role in determining which teams qualify. Thirteen players were not released by their clubs, resulting in a revised squad for India.
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