‘Indian football needs a new style’

Jun 05, 2012 |

Kochi

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football

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It has just been a couple of days since Arthur Papas took charge as coach of the India under-22 team and in the short span he has realised that a change in playing style was essential for the nation to progress in the world of football.

India is set to face a tough challenge against the likes of Iraq, UAE, Oman, Lebanon and Turkmenistan in the under-22 Asian Cup qualifiers and the Australian coach feels it a bold step in the right direction.

“Our upcoming tournament will serve as another opportunity to expose the players to a higher level of competition. It is very important that players get used to competing at a higher level.

This allows the technical staff to identify the players in the group and then they will be able to display the qualities, which in will serve as the next step forward in their International careers,” said Papas.

A change in the existing system of play was stressed out by the 32-year-old with particular emphasise on being patient.

“We are stressing on the shifting of the playing style and system. In the past, Indian teams had a preference to stick to a 4-4-2 system.

It’s not conceivable to change a system overnight or in few sessions and become World Champions. It will take time and all involved need to maintain patience and not to lose sight of where in the future they would like to see Indian football,” he said.

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