Former India captain Sunil Chhetri has expressed feelings of jealousy as he watches the current generation of players prepare to face footballing powerhouses Brazil and Uruguay. Chhetri, a prominent figure in Indian football for over two decades before his retirement from international play, noted that he never had the chance to compete against such high-caliber teams during his career. While he finds the prospect of India challenging top-ranked opponents exciting, he admits it also evokes envy from his position as a spectator.
Chhetri Backs Young Talent Amid National Team Absence
Sunil Chhetri, despite not being part of the national team setup, has expressed his confidence in the squad’s young players. He believes they have the potential to make the most of their opportunities on the field.
“I feel a little jealous as a spectator. The former striker also backed head coach and the coaching staff when asked about team selection and the exclusion of certain players, saying the coach was best placed to assess the team’s requirements. “The coach has to answer that. “This is their time. There are so many talented youngsters in the team.
In my 24-26 years as a professional and nearly 20 years with the national team, I never got an opportunity like this,” Chhetri told the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Everyone gets their opportunity; just like I got mine 20 years ago,” he said.
I’m just a fan now, watching like everyone else,” he said.
