Top seed Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the pre-tournament favourites, are in the top half of the draw. “I think many players are doing well this week and are taking the opportunities becauseareinjured. It is the chief coach’s job to improve the technique,” Sushil said. PSG signed French teenager Kylian Mbappe fro Monaco for a reported 180 million euros and before that. The Spaniard, who largely operates as as central midfielder, can also play higher up the pitch just behind the striker. GROUP EPoland and star striker Robert Lewandowski had not failed to score in six previous qualifiers, winning five. At 25, Neymar became the world’s most expensive footballer when he was snapped up by PSG in a 222-million-euromove. The veteran defender reminded the team of his scoring prowess by rising to meet a Toni Kroos free-kick and send a looping header beyond goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik. Sachit made a confident start in the match by winning the opening game 11-8. But a cursory glance at India’s preparations reveal a different story.