Chhetri advises women footballers to work on small aspects of game ahead of 2022 Asian Cup

Indian football talisman Sunil Chhetri has advised national women's team players to look into "every small aspect" of ir game while preparing for 2022 Asian Cup which country is hosting. Last month, Asian Football Confederation confirmed that India will host women's continental showpiece event in 2022. exact dates and venues are yet to be anunced.

Chhetri advises women footballers

"It is an amazing opportunity that y ( players) have -- to play in such a high-level tournament, against some top opposition from Asia. se are levels where you want to be," Chhetri was quoted as saying in a release issued by All India Football Federation.

"I'd like to urge all of m to start preparing for tournament from w on itself. Look into every small aspect of your game and try to improve it  your touch, speed, saving ability, shooting, burning those extra body fats   process needs to start from right w."

He said last thing a player wants is to be overcome by a sense of regret once she starts playing tournament because of lack of preparation. Chhetri, who is is lone player in country to have played in two Asian Cup, said players should enjoy tournament once y have prepared well for it.

"Once you have taken every step and prepared yourself in every manner possible, make sure that you enjoy tournament once you start playing it. It's t every day that you play on continental st, and it is important for you to enjoy moment," said 35-year-old star striker.

" pressure will always be re but it's important to enjoy it because football is all about being happy. I'd be more than happy to watch you all from stands, once tournament starts."

Indian senior women's team head coach Maymol Rocky said that "hosting event itself is giving us goosebumps". " plan is already re to reach level. We'll also play in Qualifiers. On behalf of team I would like to thank Sunil for all his support. We will give it our all. Everyone is looking forward to it," she said. 

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