New Head Coach Manolo Marquez Calls for Indian Men’s Football Team Players To Have Stronger Mentality
Manolo’s appointment was a surprising one, which came along with many questions as the 55-year old will be taking on a dual role with national team whilst simultaneously continuing his job with FC Goa until his contract ends next season, upon which he will take up a full time job.
Mumbai, August 11: Newly-appointed Indian national men's football team head coach Manolo Marquez held his first press conference in the capital on Sunday and explained his thoughts around Indian football. He went on to state that the current batch of players lack a strong mentality. After months of turmoil in the Indian football landscape, Spanish tactician and head coach of FC Goa, Marquez was recently announced as the next head coach of the Indian football team following the departure of Igor Stimac. Ronney Willson and Kenstar Kharshong Score As Shillong Lajong FC Prevails Over Rangdajied United in Durand Cup 2024.
"I tell all my players if I have to write a book on Indian football the title will be 'The Indian mentality'. We need to improve in this aspect, we have to be stronger mentally. In football technique, tactics and physical condition are very important but if one lacks mentality, then you can do nothing in your life, not just football," said Marquez to reporters.
Manolo’s appointment was a surprising one, which came along with many questions as the 55-year old will be taking on a dual role with national team whilst simultaneously continuing his job with FC Goa until his contract ends next season, upon which he will take up a full time job.
At a time when the national team is at a low point, managing two jobs of such huge magnitude is surely a task but Manolo promised the country that he and his team will be working very hard and at the end of the day, it all comes down to ‘professionalism.’ Durand Cup 2024: Noah Sadaoui Hattrick Powers Kerala Blasters FC to Big Win Over CISF Protectors.
“It’s not very normal but there are two different situations, they are not at the same moment as you play for the national team when there is a break in the ISL. You can serve both jobs and finally, it all comes down to professionalism. You won’t have any doubt that we are going to be working very hard," he added.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 11, 2024 05:06 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).