Liverpool FC International Academy – DSK Shivajians is delighted to announce that Lallianzuala Chhangte has been called up to represent the Indian National Football Team in the forthcoming SAFF Suzuki Cup. Lallianzuala will travel to Kochi for the preparation camp, which begins on 9th December 2015, where he will join up with seasoned nationals like Robin Singh, Sunil Chhetri, Cavin Lobo, and more. While playing for Liverpool FC International Academy – DSK Shivajians, Lallianzuala has so far scored a total of 25 goals in the last two seasons of the Youth I-League in India. His impressive performances shirt caught the eye of the scouts from the Indian National Football Team setup, resulting in him receiving the call to represent India in the U19 SAFF Championship and FAM-FRENZ Asean Champions Trophy this year. Delighted with receiving the call, Lallianzuala said: “It is a wonderful moment for me, and my parents. I would like to thank god, my parents, and my coaches for helping me reach my potential. I feel pride when I put on the jersey of India, and I hope that I can perform at my best for my country in the coming years.” Shirish Kulkarni, President, DSK Shivajians Football Club, said: “To have a youth player called up for the national squad shows the strides we have made over the past two years. This is a moment of great pride for the whole DSK Group, along with the player himself. We wish him well for his time with the Indian National Team and hope that he will make the country proud.” Dave Rogers, Head Coach, Liverpool FC International Academy – DSK Shivajians, added: “Everyone at the Academy is ecstatic with Lallianzuala’s call-up. He is a very talented player, with loads of grit and determination to succeed.”
