Welcome to another edition of Indian football news roundup. The AIFF announced that the matches Star Sports refused to telecast will be live streamed on Hotstar and Jio TV. In an exclusive interview with the AIFF Media Team, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu compared the 2011 and 2019 AFC Asian Cup team.
Moreover, the Bundesliga players wished the Indian players best of luck. And, Mohun Bagan, Gokulam FC, and Bengaluru FC made their first move in the transfer window.
Today, we will be talking primarily about these things. In case you missed out our yesterday’s edition of the Indian football news roundup, you can check it out here.
I-League: Matches that won’t be telecast will be live streamed in Hotstar and Jio TV
The I-League Committee took a monumental decision today by announcing that the I-League matches which Star Sports won’t telecast across their platforms would be live streamed on streaming devices like Hotstar and Jio TV.
AFC Asian Cup 2019: “I feel the batch of 2019 has the upper hand”- Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
The AIFF Media team recently interviewed Gurpreet Singh Sandhu on the sidelines of a practice session of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. Here is what the Bengaluru FC custodian had to say:
“The 2011 side was filled with a number of legends, all of whom were incredibly talented, and played under an incredible coach as well. However, in teams of team development and playing under the same system for a long time, I feel the batch of 2019 has the upper hand. The desire and the fire to learn defines our squad.”
Bundesliga players wish the Indian football team all the best for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup
Bundesliga players Claudio Pizzaro, Mario Gotze, Timo Werner, Yann Sommer, and German football legend Lothar Matthaus wished the Indian football team best of luck. Here is the video for the Indian football fans to check out:
The stars 💫 from @Bundesliga_EN have special wishes for the #BlueTigers 🐯 ahead of the #AsianCup2019 .
Thank you 🙏🏽 for the support 🇮🇳 💙 🇩🇪@MarioGoetze @YannSommer1 @LMatthaeus10#BackTheBlue #AsianDream #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/YCI5DGpBC6— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) January 3, 2019
Mohun Bagan Transfer News: Mumbai City FC’s Bikramjit Singh to move back to familiar grounds?
According to Sportskeeda, Mumbai City FC’s Bikramjit Singh might move back to his former club Mohun Bagan. The 25-year-old shouldn’t be confused with the player of the same name of Delhi Dynamos.
Bikramjit is a centre-back by trade but hasn’t played a single minute of football this season for Mumbai City FC. The gaffer has entrusted Lucian Goian and Joyner Laurenco in the heart of the defense and the duo hasn’t disappointed him.
Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, needs another centre-back desperately. Lalchhawnkima and Eze Kingsley have been frowned upon for their poor form as the strikers have found it to be a cakewalk to go past them. Bikramjit can add much needed solidarity and composure to the Green and Maroons’ back-four.
Bengaluru FC News: Bengaluru FC looking for Chencho’s replacement
According to Sportskeeda, Bengaluru FC has zeroed in on Dani Aquino as Chencho’s replacement. The Bhutanese striker was injured in Bengaluru FC’s last game in the ISL and was replaced thereafter.
The Blues need an out-and-out striker desperately as Miku’s injury has dented their attacking prospects massively. Dani Aquino, currently playing for Segunda Division club Real Murcia, can play both as a winger and centre-forward.
Gokulam FC: Imran Khan moves to Gokulam FC on loan from FC Goa
According to Goal.com, FC Goa’s striker Imran Khan has made the switch to the I-League side Gokulam FC. The 24-year-old was signed by FC Goa after impressing their scouts while playing for Fateh Hyderabad SC in the I-League Second Division last season. However, the 24-year-old failed to muster a single minute of playing time under the coach Sergio Lobera.
The loan move can be a huge learning curve for the striker and if he delivers in the I-League, he can cement his place in the starting eleven next season.
