Bangladesh head coach Jamie Day feels their good show against Asian champions Qatar won't have any bearing when they take on India in a World Cup qualifier on October 15 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here.
"I was extremely pleased with our performance and we know we need to try and repeat that again which will be a tough ask, " Day told IANS on Saturday.
Bangladesh took on Asian champions Qatar at home on October 10 and lost 0 - 2 despite putting on a spirited show.
It was Bangladesh's second defeat, having lost 1 - 0 to Afghanistan in their group opener.
India, meanwhile played out a famous goalless draw against Qatar on September 10.
Bangladesh are placed 187 in the FIFA table, compared to India's rank of 104.
Day also felt Sandesh Jhingan's absence won't make much of a difference as the Indian side have other players to take his place.
Jhingan suffered a tear on his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear on his left knee during their 1 - 1 draw against North East United on Wednesday as the defender will have to undergo a surgery that may rule him out for six months.
"Well, he is strong defender but they have other players to take his place so I don't believe it will make much difference.
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