Croatia ready to host India for training before World Cup qualifiers in Oct and Nov.

The Indian national team will be welcomed in coratia o train before their 2022 World Cup qualifiers scheduled in October and November, Goal understands.

In a letter addressed to the President of AIFF (All fotttball Federation), Praful Patel, his Croatian counterpart Davor Suker, has expressed the eagerness to assist help india othe Blue Tigers prepare better for the remaining fixtures.

The Croatian Federation would provide hospitality and help organise friendly games, provided the Indian team wishes to hold the preparatory camp in the European nation.

Even travelling within India is not feasible given the current Coronavirus situation. Almost all states have made it mandatory for travellers to spend 14 days in isolation, following a journey from another state.

Only in Goa, travellers coming in can take a Covid-19 swab test two days prior to the travel. Else, travellers will have to get tested in Goa for the same. If the test is negative, they will be allowed in. Anyone testing positive for Coronavirus would either have to go back or stay in quarantine in Goa until their test result is declared.

Since the game against qatar s scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar, the AIFF's preference is to conduct the camp in Odisha. However, it depends on the state regulations and the Covid-19 situation which will play a major role in the team being able to play friendly matches.

It must be noted that football is back on in Croatia and the country has also eased restrictions on foreigners entering the country. As of July 1, 2020, all foreign nationals entering the country are free to do so, if they provide relevant proof.

Croatia has lifted mandatory self-isolation and quarantine restrictions for those entering the country. Instead, individuals are given a pamphlet with recommendations from the Croatian Institute of Public Health that they must follow for 14 days after entering the country.

However, it must be noted that as of now, India imposes.