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India vs Qatar: Why is Anirudh Thapa missing from the line-up?

India are playing without the Chennaiyin midfielder in their World Cup qualifiers against Qatar...

The Indian national team line-up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup joint qualification match against Qatar on Thursday did not feature Chennaiyin midfielder Anirudh Thapa.

The key player was absent from the team when Igor Stimac named his starting lineup against the Asian Cup champions on Thursday.

Thapa tested positive for Coronavirus on Thursday morning and is under quarantine and observation, Goal can confirm.

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Igor Stimac's side are currently placed fourth in Group E with three points from five matches.