The drama for the Indian Football team in Asian Games continues. Amid the constant turn of events, Igor Stimac posts a cryptic tweet leaving the fans wondering. However, it looks like an attempt to motivate the players to choose the nation as the club vs. country debacle continues. Skipper Sunil Chhetri has already made his choice to go for the Asian Games. He along with the coach has embarked on a new mission to convince the clubs to release players.
“We play for India. That is our identity. We pledge to respect the jersey we wear… We pledge to fight and protect the honour of our brotherhood. We pledge to live our lives in a manner that inspires” is what the Indian coach had mentioned as the national team’s motto in his tweet.
The coach issued a number of points in an attempt to define his vision of what Indian football should include.Separate discussion of what one commits to by wearing the Indian jersey. What will be required to make the squad great, the playing style, the locker room rules, and many other details were made clear for all to see.A list of all the coaching staff who worked with the national squad throughout the Asian Games campaign was also provided.
Igor Stimac is unlikely to travel to China with an under-strength Indian team. He had stated that the Asian Games were his top priority. In reality, the AIFF announced a 17-member roster on Wednesday for the football competition at the Asian Games, which will begin in six days on September 19th. Stimac may only accompany the team with Sunil Chhetri leading the squad.
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