The Indian Football Team in Asian Games is likely to undergo changes again. Sunil Chhetri and Igor Stimac are both attempting to make a special request to the ISL clubs in a key development centred on the Indian Football team’s participation in the Asian Games. Based on the latest roster presented by the coach to the AIFF, the request is expected to release two players each, and in certain cases one.
According to RevSpotz, the captain is eager to create an impression at the Asian Games 2023. However, he realises that with the current team, it will be impossible. The coach and captain are on the same page when it comes to requesting the clubs.
They both believe that it is the only way for India to compete. They argue that doing so will not jeopardise the clubs’ ISL or AFC Cup chances. This is a last-ditch attempt at a compromise formula that will satisfy everyone.
Skipper Sunil Chhetri makes tough call, prioritizes Asian Games over ISL
The Federation’s senior administration is scheduled to meet with Coach Stimac at Football House in Delhi tomorrow. It remains to be seen whether this last-ditch effort to send a good team has any rewards.
With the captain now taking the lead and the coach in sync, there can be no better way to appeal to the clubs. Sunil Chhetri is India’s best-known football brand, and it’s an appeal that clubs should seriously explore.
Indian Football Team in Asian Games 2023 ( squad as of now):
Gurmeet Singh, Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem, Sumit Rathi, Narender Gahlot, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Samuel James. Rahul KP, Abdul Rabeeh Anjukandan, Ayush Dev Chhetri, Bryce Miranda, Azfar Noorani, Rahim Ali, Vincy Bareto, Sunil Chhetri, Rohit Danu, Gurkirat Singh, Aniket Jadhav.
