Expectations are always high from India’s record goalscorer Sunil Chhetri but ahead of Bangladesh game, the skipper said others players in the side are very much capable of outperforming him.
Having sat out of Qatar game, Chhetri will return to take charge of the team but he played down his presence in the side.
“It was never about me, it will be never about me. It’s always about India versus Bangladesh. I’m just one of the 23 players. I definitely have been lucky to have a little bit more experience and that’s about it. There’s no dependency on me from my team mates. We are one and we are going to play like one,” Chhetri said on the eve of group E fixture.
The Jamie Day-coached Bangladesh have made it clear that India will start as favourites with Chhetri being the main threat.
“I hope four people mark me. So me and four from the opposition are out and we are playing 10 versus six. I will be very happy then we will come to know about someone like Udanta (Singh), Ashique (Kuruniyan), (Abdul) Sahal, Manvir or Balwant.”
“I will try to be as best that I can be. But if they want to mark, then it’s good because we have better players who are in better shape than me. You will see them tomorrow,” the 35-year-old said.