Important to make up for lost time ahead of World Cup Qualifiers, says Stimac
May 29, 2021 08:18 [IST]
Last Update: May 29, 2021 08:18 [IST]
With a little under a week to go for India’s first match in theWorld Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers against Asian champions Qatar, Indian National Football Team Head Coach Igor Stimac highlighted the importance of making up for lost time on the training ground.
“Our initial plan was to start the camp from mid-April. When that was not possible, we tried to start on May 2 in Kolkata. We also had plans to play a few friendlies. But then the pandemic struck, and everything was cancelled -- due to nobody’s fault of course,” said Stimac. “We have been able to arrange a few days of the camp finally in Doha. It’s not ideal, but it is what it is, and we must get on with making up for the lost time.”