Indian football manager Stephen Constantine has insisted that his team will be under pressure from Oman during their 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Constantine, in an interview with the media wing of the All India Football Federation, said Oman has a very good side and he has always had a lot of respect for them.
He also opined that in competitions like this, teams aim to win all their home games and try to steal something from away matches.
He also maintained that the team building exercise being organised by the Indian Army at ASC Bengaluru is essential for the squad.
Constantine said East Bengal centre back Arnab Mondal would lead India against Oman and Guam in the qualifiers.
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