Legendary striker IM Vijayan believes that the weekend schedule for the Hero ISL will add to the excitement of fans. The majority of the games this season will take place between Thursday and Sunday including a double-header each Saturday. The new season of the ISL will start on October 7 when Kerala Blasters face East Bengal FC.
“Having one or two games at the end of the week is better for the fans and the team. As all the teams are playing in their respective time slots, the fans will get a better opportunity to enjoy well. The excitement among the fans will also increase. The players will also get enough rest,” former India striker IM Vijayan said about the upcoming ISL season. “It is time for India to position itself better progressively in Asian football. A European-style approach to the calendar will benefit Indian football, regional football, and all sectors of the people who depend upon football for their livelihood. It will inspire the young generation who dream of playing football professionally.”
“I have talked about this before. Players will get more opportunities and time to play. Longer seasons with adequate rest at regular intervals are always better. It can mold a generation of strong football players,” he added. “As the number of games increases, the intervals between games should increase proportionately. Otherwise, the chances of injury are high. Increasing the number of games by giving enough rest time is good for all the players.”
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