We will pick a coach who can bring results, won't go by big names: AIFF president Chaubey
The Hindu
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey discusses criteria for selecting new Indian national football team head coach.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey said the new head coach of the Indian national team would be picked based on their ability to bring in results and develop the game in the country.
The AIFF Executive Committee is due to meet soon to decide the successor of Igor Stimac, who resigned as head coach after India lost nine matches and drew two in his last 12 games in charge.
“I believe the result matters a lot. We will be looking for someone who can develop Indian football. And whoever gets appointed as chief coach, we want him to add a lot of potential to the national team's performance,” Chaubey told PTI videos in an interview.
The incoming head coach will have some important assignments such as a tri-nation tournament in October that also involves hosts Vietnam and Lebanon.
Chaubey hoped the new coach can bring in some desired results from these events. “We are looking to utilise all the FIFA windows which we have in the month of September, October, November and March next year,” he said.
These tournaments, Chaubey said, will give Indian players more international exposure.
“No matter whether we play against a lower-ranked team or higher-ranked team, the aim is to win. It will also create more match time for players. Yes, these matches will also give more international exposure to the players,” he added.