# Khalid Jamil backs Gurpreet after India’s loss

> India’s coach Khalid Jamil defends Gurpreet Singh Sandhu after two goals conceded to Brazil, demanding better from substitutes.
- Title: Khalid Jamil backs Gurpreet after India’s loss · Sportstar
- Summary: India’s coach Khalid Jamil defends Gurpreet Singh Sandhu after two goals conceded to Brazil, demanding better from substitutes. India’s coach Khalid Jamil…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/india-vs-brazil-khalid-jamil-backs-gurpreet-singh-sandhu-goalkeeper-substitutes-criticism-quotes/article71542858.ece
- Author: Neeladri Bhattacharjee
- Published: 2026-10-04T02:43:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: khalid jamil, gurpreet singh sandhu, india, brazil, substitutes, football, world cup, sports
## India’s loss to Brazil
India lost 4-0 to Brazil after a 27-minute defense held up until Estevao scored.
## Gurpreet at fault for two goals
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was arguably at fault for two of Brazil’s goals on Saturday.

> Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was arguably at fault for two of Brazil’s goals on Saturday.
## Khalid Jamil defends Gurpreet
Khalid Jamil said Gurpreet is one of India’s best goalkeepers and cannot be judged in two matches.

> He is one of the best goalkeepers India has, and we cannot judge him in just two matches, because the next game is coming up.
## Substitutes criticized
Khalid Jamil demanded substitutes be prepared and criticized their lack of readiness after 11 changes.

> The ones who came on tonight weren’t up to the mark. All of them.
## Next match against Uruguay
India faces Uruguay next, a two-time world champion after a 4-1 win over South Korea.
## Defensive focus needed
Khalid Jamil emphasized stronger defense and highlighted Anirudh Thapa’s defensive midfield role.

> We need to be a bit stronger defensively.
## Key takeaway

India’s coach Khalid Jamil defended Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s performance after two goals conceded to Brazil, criticizing substitutes for lacking readiness.