We won’t be completely dependent on Sunil: BFC coach

India captain Chhetri led Bengaluru FC to a historic AFC Cup final berth by scripting an inspiring 3-1 win over defending champions Johor Darul Ta’zim with his stunning double strike in Bengaluru last month. This is the first instance of an Indian club playing in the final of AFC Cup. “We play as a team and Sunil is the captain of that team. It’s going to take everyone to chip in with their best performances if we are to give ourselves a chance in the final. Whether Sunil scores or not, he’s always working hard,” he said.

“He didn’t score in the quarterfinal and the first leg of the semis but Vineeth and Eugene came up with goals. We won’t be depending on Sunil but I know he will lead the team just as he has been all these years,” Roca added. Roca is at the helm of affairs as the club chases history again. “It sure feels nice to be part of Indian football history despite having very little time with the team. It’s also a testament to how hard the boys and the staff have worked to bring the club to this moment. But there is so much more to achieve and we cannot afford to be satisfied with this. We have one more chance to do something special.” Bengaluru FC’s opponents Iraq’s Air Force FC have scored 26 goals so far in the campaign.