Uzbekistan coach Mirdjalol Kasimov called 26 players, including five players, playing abroad. The team started preparation on 5 February, Uz-FP.com reported.

Kasimov said the team will hold several trainings a day and only 18 players will be selected for the match. He said that the match will be tough and Uzbekistan will do all to achieve necessary result. Uzbek coach noted that the players are ready to fight till the end.