For that purpose, I-League needs to start at right time. There is so much confusion due to ISL. By the time I-league starts, we are left with random free agents and usual African oldies.
The Asian calendar starts in February/March and ends in October/November. That will never work in India due to monsoons and other factors. September/October to April/May is perfect for India. And it is not as if it hurts teams. A-League clubs are doing just fine even though they play the same time as I-League does... only thing hurting them is just the quality of the teams.
MLS teams manage well in the CONCACAF region and Brazilian sides do well even though they follow I-League and the Copa Libertadores is in a yearly phase.
JHONY IS GUD.....ATLEAST BETTER THAN OSANO AND ROONEY...BCOZ OF HIM SUNIL AND ROONEY HAS SCORED THAT MANY GOALS...YEAH HE IS OLD BUT STILL A VALUABLE PLAYER...
If they had to change one, I would only recommend Rooney. I won't want the set defensive combination to disrupt and Johnny's deep lying playmaking role is hugely important.. TBH Rooney has done as well, but if they get ambitious this is one place where they can make a change. And how long will we have to see Robin Singh getting the frontman role in first XI?
They can have the front three as Sunil - Top foreign Striker - Bengachio/Malem/Vineeth
With BFC's form going down at the end of the season, I don't see them doing well at Asian level. And one of my major concern is bench strength. They do have good wingers in the bench but I don't see good replacements from Central back positions or Johnny's position. Also a bit more experience in midfield can help Siam and Thoi.
Basically what Rudra said. If Bengaluru FC do get into the AFC Champions League qualifiers then Sean Rooney will have to go. He has been a great player for them but sadly him leaving would be more due to bad-luck as Bengaluru FC can only have 4 foreigners and 3 of them are just more crucial to the side than he is... also he is taking up the one Asian slot which makes it more unfortunate for him. He should find another I-League side easy.
As for Indians. Ashley Westwood I hope is smart enough to know he should not make many changes. You don't want to ruin the chemistry in the team already. Small moves like getting rid of Robin Singh or getting rid of one of the keepers would be acceptable. Maybe bring in a few guys to replace some problem areas. Dont change a lot otherwise the side could look completely different next year and take awhile to get going.
One thing is for certain... Bengaluru FC need to become India's version of Buriram United.
sean rooney can get into other club...and i think he is better than odafa,chidi , and yakubu...and also come at cheap offer..he is young i guess 25 yrs so best is yet to come from i-league version of rooney...
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can BFC bring new and better foreigners ?? @gaffertape