Only surprise to me is the exclusion of Vibin who was solid even in the India debut. This season he is the only bright spot with pass accuracy of 89 one of the highest in ISL.
Jithin MS also has 2 goals and 5 assists this season. He is versatile in the front line.
Why are we celebrating return of 40 year old striker back to NT ? Is India that bad that we can produce a single striker who can perform atleast half of what chettri does ?
Why are we celebrating return of 40 year old striker back to NT ? Is India that bad that we can produce a single striker who can perform atleast half of what chettri does ?
It only reflects the poverty of Indian football (taking nothing away from Sunil's achievements)
Why are we celebrating return of 40 year old striker back to NT ? Is India that bad that we can produce a single striker who can perform atleast half of what chettri does ?
The answer is no. We don't have anyone who can match his ability to score goals, be expressive, thrive under pressure, and consistently give his best in every game. Unfortunately, we are seriously lacking in this area. I hate to admit it, but if our priority is to qualify for the Asia Cup—which should be our minimum standard—then we need him.
AIFF is betting on a stupid strategy that we qualify now and then in the next year we will miraculously find a striker who can replace him. They do not want more negative press on their heads, they already have enough negative on the media. Now if we bow out of Asia cup they think that is what India typically does so they don't have to explain to anyone. AIFF is a sham. As a fan I just wanna see someone who can actually score goals for a change.
@ souravindia, coach was saying he initiated the discussion. But I doubt, it might be mutual, from president or maybe coach's call.
To be fair, it shows sad state of Indian football.. 140+ cr, not even 1 proper striker after Chhetri.
Selecting him in training camp without including in Squad is not easy , for that B.F.C should agree which I doubt since they qualified for ISL play-offs .
Chhangte had a injury during last Mumbai game & he didn't attend national training camp. It might be boon for some player in next 2 games, but not for N.T.
I wish, Ashique get few minutes in both the games, we need players like him who play with intent , be it for club or N.T & not like Liston Colaco who completely disappears while playing for N.T.
@ souravindia, coach was saying he initiated the discussion. But I doubt, it might be mutual, from president or maybe coach's call.
To be fair, it shows sad state of Indian football.. 140+ cr, not even 1 proper striker after Chhetri.
Selecting him in training camp without including in Squad is not easy , for that B.F.C should agree which I doubt since they qualified for ISL play-offs .
Chhangte had a injury during last Mumbai game & he didn't attend national training camp. It might be boon for some player in next 2 games, but not for N.T.
I wish, Ashique get few minutes in both the games, we need players like him who play with intent , be it for club or N.T & not like Liston Colaco who completely disappears while playing for N.T.
As long as Sunil is scoring goals for NT I do not care he is 40 or 60 or 80 or even 100. As soon as that stops and the team is forced to carry him instead of he carrying the team, he should be shown the door again.
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Jithin MS also has 2 goals and 5 assists this season. He is versatile in the front line.
AIFF is betting on a stupid strategy that we qualify now and then in the next year we will miraculously find a striker who can replace him. They do not want more negative press on their heads, they already have enough negative on the media. Now if we bow out of Asia cup they think that is what India typically does so they don't have to explain to anyone. AIFF is a sham. As a fan I just wanna see someone who can actually score goals for a change.
Not sure if aiff, actually it was Manolo who pursued him
To be fair, it shows sad state of Indian football.. 140+ cr, not even 1 proper striker after Chhetri.
Selecting him in training camp without including in Squad is not easy , for that B.F.C should agree which I doubt since they qualified for ISL play-offs .
Chhangte had a injury during last Mumbai game & he didn't attend national training camp. It might be boon for some player in next 2 games, but not for N.T.
I wish, Ashique get few minutes in both the games, we need players like him who play with intent , be it for club or N.T & not like Liston Colaco who completely disappears while playing for N.T.
As soon as that stops and the team is forced to carry him instead of he carrying the team, he should be shown the door again.