Nepal vs Indonesia – New Faces in my Desired Lineup

With series of defeat in recent friendly matches, Nepal National team must offer their fans something that we could rejoice for.  If it was me to be happy, I would choose any of a victory or new face in the squad.

When Coach Jack Stefanowski will announce his final squad travelling to Indonesia for a friendly match, he would take either one of these two into consideration, a victory or a future experience.

With four defeat in a row; Afghanistan in SAFF Championship semifinal and India, Yemen, Philippines in a friendly matches, Jack has a pressure to deliver result for distress National team fans., however as the match remains a long term preparation for upcoming 2015 SAFF championship, he might look to test young and new members in the squad. Hemant Thapa Magar and Ananta Tamang could be two quick choice for Nepal alongside Bimal Gharti Magar.

 

My Starting Lineup would be something like this:

Kiran Chemjong(GK), Rabin Shrestha, Sagar Thapa(C), Sandip Rai, Biraj Maharjan; Jagjeet Shrestha, Rohit Chand, Bhola Silwal, Hemant Thapa Magar, Anil Gurung, Bimal Gharti Magar

Bimal Gharti Magar with little experience in the national team to be selected as the main striker could be a gamble but its now time for Nepalese team to step up. With couple of handful tournament and training in Anderlecht, Bimal is ready to lead the team in the front line. Meanwhile I have seen Anil Gurung as a hard working striker and he could be exceptionally well as a defensive striker.

Hemant Thapa Magar in the other hand at the left midfield should be tested because its time the U16  midfielder should be included to test his ability to handle the pressure for the seniors and meet the fan’s expectation.

Similarly there are many critics on Sagar Thapa, many say he should be replaced but it is not good time until we find someone ready with the leading capacity.

This is a guest contribution by Gaurav Thapa. You can send us your articles at [email protected]. Post your views in the comment below.