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Indian Centre Back Sandesh Jhingan was injured 3 days after joining HNK Sibenik in Croatia.

August 23, 2021 Modified date: August 23, 2021

Sandesh is the only Indian who has bagged a contract from the top flight European club.

Sandesh Jhingan the Indian stalwart who bagged a contract from a few European clubs has injured himself just at the start of the season. Though the injury seems a negligent one, it is sure that Sandesh won’t feature in the team’s season opener against Rijeka FC in the Croatian first flight league. Sandesh is the first Indian to bag a contract from the European first flight teams and his performance in those clubs is what all the Indians await to see. The bearded chap who has previously played for Kerala and ATKMB is an absolute beast. Here’s a look at what the manager had to say about this development in the club: –

The Manager’s words: –

When enquired about the position and situation of players’ fitness here are what manager, Mario Rosas had to say, “Mesa and Julardzija may be lost for the whole season, there will be no Bilic, while Kvesic and Sahiti are questionable. We also have to solve the paperwork for Sandesh and Attys. But that will not and must not be an excuse for us,” he said, revealing that Jhingan tormented and injured”

“Sandesh did an MRI; the doctors’ opinions are different. According to some, he might be able to continue training next week, but we’ll see, hopefully, it’s nothing serious.”

About the club: –

HNK Sibenik is a club that has struggled its way to the top of Croatian football!!

HNK Sibenik which is better known as Sibenik in the localities is a club with a rich heritage. It was formed in the year 1932 and since then it has been blooming! On today’s date, they play in the first flight Croatian Football League. They host most of their home games at Stadion Subicevac. The club has previously dominated the Croatian footballing circuit. They are 3 times winners of the Yugoslavian Third League and two times winners of the Croatian Second League.