With India facing a less experienced Spanish side in their Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 opener on Friday, Indian coach Graham Reid feels the team needs to be ready for their opponents as experience is often overrated at tournaments such as the World Cups.
Most of the Spanish players have played less than 100 international matches while India has a mix of experienced players who have played more than 100 matches alongside the young guns.
"Experience is a little bit overrated sometimes in big tournaments like this and we have to play our best, that is the key." Graham Reid said during an interview.
"Beware of Spain as they can perform much higher than what they think they can. There is nothing to lose (for them) and (you should) watch out for them. That is the reality," he further added.
India open their campaign against Spain at the brand new Birsa Munda Stadium on Friday in Pool A.
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