'I'm Little Bit Jealous': Sunil Chhetri's Candid Admission As Indian Football Team Prepare To Face Brazil & Uruguay | Video

Former Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri has admitted to feeling "a little jealous" of the current national team as they prepare to face football powerhouses Brazil and Uruguay. Chhetri, who spent nearly two decades with the Indian team, revealed that he had never been given the opportunity to play against these renowned opponents during his career. India are scheduled to take on Brazil in Kolkata on October 3, followed by a match against Uruguay three days later.

Chhetri expressed his support for the young players in the squad, urging them to make the most of this unique opportunity. He also called upon the talented youngsters to step up on the big stage and deliver a memorable performance for the country. Recently returning to training, the 42-year-old former captain ruled out any immediate plans to return to international football, joking about his current fitness level after just 20 minutes of training.

The comments came amid a challenging period for Indian football, with the team currently ranked 138th in the FIFA rankings. Concerns over the domestic football calendar and financial difficulties facing clubs have added to the pressure. However, Chhetri called for optimism and urged everyone involved in the sport to take responsibility and work together to overcome the current struggles.

He stressed that difficult questions should be asked, but that Indian football needs constructive debate and collective solutions rather than a blame game. Despite the present challenges, Chhetri remains hopeful that Indian football can move forward if all stakeholders come together.