Trishan Patel Joins National Football Team As Assistant Coach

Trishan Patel has joined the national football team as an assistant coach.

Previously, he worked as an online performance analyst for the team, according to a press release issued on Thursday.

Trishan will now take on dual responsibilities as both assistant coach and performance analyst for Pakistan’s upcoming matches against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan.

This appointment marks a significant step in the team’s preparation for these crucial matches.

The Pakistan national football team is currently undergoing an intensive training camp in Islamabad in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Round 2. They will play a home match against Saudi Arabia on June 6 in Islamabad, followed by an away match in Tajikistan on June 11.

The preliminary squad of Pakistan includes:
– **Goalkeepers**: Hassan Ali and Tanveer
– **Defenders**: Haseeb Khan, Mamoon Moosa Khan, Huzaifa, Waqar Ihtisham, Abdul Rehman, Umar Hayat, Muhammad Adeel, Muhammad Saddam, and Zain ul Abideen
– **Midfielders**: Yasir Arafat, Alamgir Ghazi, Ali Uzair, Rajab Ali, Moin Ali, Junaid Ahmed, and Fahim
– **Forwards**: Adeel Younas, Shayak Dost, Ali Zafar, and Fareedullah

The names of diaspora players who will join the national training camp later will be included in the final squad.