Indian Football - Everything you need to know about Igor Stimac's Tweet
Indian Football Men's Team Coach Igor Stimac is on the wheel, after guiding
India to a top 100 ranking in FIFA’s International Ranking system. He has led
the team to two trophies in a space of a month - The Intercontinental Cup and
the SAFF Cup, with key players like Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and
Sandesh Jhinghan in the best forms of their careers. Stimac has also brought
changes in and out of the pitch - a better style of football and a structure
that promotes Indian youngsters. However, it was not easy for the Croatian to
implement this - Change in style of play, AIFF going through a crisis and player
unavailability.
Stimac is someone who is vocal, especially on Twitter. His way
with words has always connected the fans, pushing his requests further with the
people up top in the AIFF. Today, he has penned a request to ISL clubs. This
article will take you through the details of it. Stimac starts off by explaining
how Indian football has come to a "crucial junction," with momentum by their
side. He acknowledges the team's hard work in "building a culture to move
towards our ultimate goal." Then the coach requests all the clubs to send their
players to the national camp, for the Asian Games starting next month, the
qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup. "We as a nation
want to be able to put our best players against the footballing giants of Asia
and the world and show them are not to be taken lightly," says the note. His
request sounds more like a statement of intent, ensuring he gets his due
support.
The months of June - July is one of Indian Football’s unforgettable days. Two
trophies, and a huge fan base to play for in Bengaluru. This was where Indian
football reaped its rewards, with quality football, and a fanbase getting bigger
and louder every day. Stimac has been vocal regarding giving players ample time
to prepare. “We know our boys can compete against the best teams only when we
are given enough time for preparation prior to important challenges.” What makes
the interesting is the fact that he tries to relate with the coaches in regard
to preparation. “Coaches know best that short preparation time is killing any
hopes for us doing well in these major tournaments.” His appeal for time and
preparation has gained strength.
Khel India had recorded footage of the coach
demanding the same
Stimac’s tweets have sparked a lot of reactions from fans and active football
watchers. One fan criticised the system followed by the AIFF and felt that
Stimac’s appeal could have been in private
Another fan
here says that only important players from the club should be selected and the
selection should not hurt the club’s style of play.
India, ranked
99 in the FIFA World rankings has a good chance to qualify for both the FIFA
World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup. But clashes with domestic seasons and player
unavailability pose a problem to the national team, and the coach has voiced out
for more time, to get the best out of the team. Stimac’s tweet might come out a
little unpleasant to a section of people but, he feels that engaging with fans
regarding problems would give him what he needs. What do you think about the
coach’s appeal? Do you think the national team need more time to prepare? Or do
you think club football should have more priority? Leave out your Comments
below.
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