Having missed the IFA Shield and
Durand Cup, Bhaichung Bhutia said he is not yet fully fit and
would take some time to settle down when he dons the East
Bengal jersey in the I-League.
|Last Updated: Sep 30, 2009, 10:24 PM IST|Source: Bureau
Kolkata: Having missed the IFA Shield and
Durand Cup, Bhaichung Bhutia said he is not yet fully fit and
would take some time to settle down when he dons the East
Bengal jersey in the I-League.
"I was out for about 28 days and have not played football
(and missed two tournaments). I am going into the I-League not
as 100 per cent fit. I will take some time to settle down in
the team," the star Indian forward told reporters after
signing up for East Bengal.
The Indian captain, who is engaged in a bitter suspension
row with Mohun Bagan since June, has been given an interim
relief by All India Football Federation`s (AIFF) arbitrator
Amarendra Sharan, who declared Bhutia a free player till a
final verdict.
Bhutia said he would not like to talk about the past and
wants to look ahead in the club`s target to win the I-League
beginning tomorrow.
"I am very happy to be back. I want to look ahead. I want
to tell everybody to be a little bit patient. It might not go
the way we want. It`s not easy to start off (with a bang) but
I am sure we will do well. East Bengal will only get better,"
he said.
Bureau Report
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