Before the Bangladesh vs India during the qualifications of the AFC Asian Cup 2027, Jamal Bhuyan made a daring statement comparing Sunil Chhetri to Hamza Choudhury. Read what he said.
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Before the AFC Asian Cup qualification match in 2027 Bangladesh against India, the captain of the national team Jamal Bhuyan made a daring statement when he was asked to compare the legendary Sunil Chhetri with the first league midza Choudhury midfielder. Bhuyan, speaking at a press conference alongside the Leicester City star, delivered a frank response which will not be required to trigger a debate among football fans, in particular in India.
The arrival of Hamza Choudhury in the Bangladesh national team was simply sensational. Having recently received authorization from FIFA to change the allegiance from England to Bangladesh, the Premier League midfielder was welcomed as a game change for the team. It was included in the team for the third round match of the Asia Cup Asia Bangladesh Cup in 2027 against India on March 25.
Expressing his enthusiasm in the face of Hamza’s inclusion in the Bangladesh team, the skipper Jamal Bhuyan has not retained his praise: “It is as if our Messi had come to us.”
Bhuyan underlined the impact of having a player of the Choudhury caliber in the team, saying: “Hamza is an English Premier League player. He is our Messi. Everyone in our team welcomed Hamza. Everyone has respect for him. “
Bold Bhuyan’s daring on Chhetri vs Hamza
When he was asked to compare Hamza Choudhury with the Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri, Bhuyan delivered a daring response: “You cannot compare Sunil Chhetri to Hamza. Sunil has done great things for India, but let’s be honest, Hamza is a Premier League player. “
The declaration highlights the difference in their playback history, Bhuyan suggesting that Hamza’s experience in one of the most difficult leagues in the world distinguishes it. However, the status of Chhetri as the top scorer of all time in India and its impact on the national team remain undeniable.
Chhetri’s return to the Indian team
Sunil Chhetri, who recently reversed his international retirement, made a categorical return to the Indian national team. Despite the concerns of certain fans and former players as to whether his return would hinder the development of younger talents, Chhetri has again proven its value.
On Wednesday, during the 3-0 victory of India over the Maldives in an international friendly match, Chhetri found the net, justifying the decision of head coach Manolo Marquez to recall it. Marquez had previously declared that the top scorer in India remains an essential element of his team, and the performance of Chhetri in Shillong supported this assertion.
