New Delhi, Jan 24 India football striker Jeje Lalpekhlua is a doubtful starter for the forthcoming AFC Challenge Cup as he has been advised eight-weeks rest following a knee injury.
The Pune FC striker suffered an injury on his left knee during an I-League match. His MRI report reveals bone contusion and grade 2/3 injury to the Medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the left knee.
The striker is being treated by Anant Joshi and has been advised non-weight bearing with crutches for three weeks. It will be followed by a minimum rehab for three weeks under Joshi's supervision.
Goalkeeper Subrata Paul had earlier been ruled out of the AFC Challenge Cup.
India begin their campaign in Nepal in the AFC Challenge Cup against Tajikistan March 9. The winner of the tournament gets a direct entry into the 2015 Asian Cup finals to be held in Australia.
The Pune FC striker suffered an injury on his left knee during an I-League match. His MRI report reveals bone contusion and grade 2/3 injury to the Medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the left knee.
The striker is being treated by Anant Joshi and has been advised non-weight bearing with crutches for three weeks. It will be followed by a minimum rehab for three weeks under Joshi's supervision.
Goalkeeper Subrata Paul had earlier been ruled out of the AFC Challenge Cup.
India begin their campaign in Nepal in the AFC Challenge Cup against Tajikistan March 9. The winner of the tournament gets a direct entry into the 2015 Asian Cup finals to be held in Australia.
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