Indian Footballers Need to Step Out of Their Comfort Zone, Says New Head Coach Manolo Marquez

Manolo Marquez, the new head coach of the Indian national football team, has some advice for Indian footballers: step out of your comfort zone and play abroad to improve your skills.

Marquez, who will also continue to coach club side FC Goa alongside his national team role, emphasized the need for improvement in the level of players and mental strength.

For too long, Indian footballers have been content to play in their home country, where the level of competition is not as high as it is in other parts of the world. But Marquez believes that in order to improve, Indian footballers need to challenge themselves by playing in more competitive leagues abroad.

“Playing abroad will expose Indian footballers to different styles of play, different cultures, and different levels of competition,” Marquez said. “It will help them develop their skills and mental strength, and ultimately make them better players.”

Marquez’s advice comes at a time when Indian football is on the rise. The Indian Super League (ISL) has attracted some big-name players in recent years, and the national team has been steadily improving under the guidance of former coach Stephen Constantine.

But Marquez believes there is still a long way to go. “We need to continue to improve the level of players in India,” he said. “We need to develop more young talent and give them the opportunities to play at the highest level.”

Marquez’s appointment as head coach of the national team has been met with excitement from Indian football fans, who are hoping he can take the team to the next level. And with his emphasis on player development and mental strength, it seems he is the right man for the job.

So, if you’re an Indian footballer looking to improve your skills, take Manolo Marquez’s advice: step out of your comfort zone and play abroad. It may be a challenge, but it will ultimately make you a better player.