Trishan Patel has joined Pakistan's national football team as an assistant coach ahead of the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier matches against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Thursday.
Previously serving as an online performance analyst for the team, Patel will now handle dual responsibilities, combining his new role with his analytical duties.
The national team, under the guidance of head coach Stephen Constantine, is intensifying preparations for the upcoming qualifiers.
Pakistan is set to face Saudi Arabia at home in Islamabad on June 6, followed by an away match against Tajikistan on June 11. These fixtures are part of the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Pakistan finds itself in Group G, alongside Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Jordan. The competition involves 36 teams split into nine groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the third round of the qualifiers.
Coach Constantine is focusing on honing the team's skills and tactics to face the formidable Saudi Arabian side. With Patel's addition to the coaching staff, Pakistan aims to strengthen its strategic approach and performance analysis, crucial for progressing in the World Cup qualifiers.