Former Premier League manager Phil Brown believes the 2022-23 season will be a gamechanger in Indian football with the re-introduction of the cup competitions along with the leagues, which will aid in developing the sport in the country. The increase in the number of matches will also provide youngsters a way into the national squad in time for the AFC Asian Cup next year, the former Hyderabad FC head coach feels.
"For me, as far as coaches in India are concerned, it is manna from heaven. It is a fantastic move forward for Indian football. As a foreign coach coming to India, all we want to do is train with the players. We call it contact time. The more contact time you have with the players, the better chance the player has of improving. It is the most important part in my opinion for the improvement of individuals," said Brown.
