Suresh Wangjam reveals how Sunil Chhetri has encouraged him ahead of ISL 2020/21

Bengaluru FC's midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam said that any time spent with Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri is 'invaluable'. Chhetri is one of finest footballers to have played game and has found success while donning India jersey as well as when it comes to playing for various clubs. 

Chhetri, who is nicknamed 'Captain Fantastic'  is India's all-time top scorer. In fact, current Indian captain had scored 14 goals in 2017-18, most by an Indian in a single season of Indian Super League (ISL).

'Any time spent with Chhetri-Bhai is invaluable': Suresh Singh Wangjam  

"Any time spent with Chhetri-Bhai is invaluable. I consider myself extremely lucky to have chance to share a dressing room and a training pitch with him. He personally speaks with me, advises me, encours me, and talks to me about things beyond football," said midfielder during a chat with AIFF website.

"I've picked up reading books, am focusing on a better diet, sharpening my general kwledge. He has even affected my viewing choices on television. It has only been a gain for me and I am extremely fortunate," he added.

Bengaluru FC in ISL 2020/21

2018-19 winners will kickstart ir campaign when y lock horns with FC Goa at Fatorda Stadium on Sunday, vember 22.

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ISL 2020/21

seventh edition of tournament will get underway on vember 20 when two-time finalists Kerala Blasters locks horns against defending champions, ATK-Mohun Bagan, at GMC Stadium Bambolim.

This year's tournament will be played behind closed doors at three venues - Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda; GMC Athletic Stadium, Bambolim; and Tilak Maidan Stadium, Vasco.

ATK are defending champions. y are most successful team of this competition with three title wins in 2014, 2016, and, 2019-20 editions respectively. 

Meanwhile, ATK, who had defeated Chennaiyin FC for ir record third title have merged with famous as well as legendary I-League club FC Mohun Bagan and refore, club will w be kwn as  ATK Mohun Bagan. collaboration had taken place in July this year.

league matches will take place from vember to February while schedule for kckout matches (semi-finals & final) has t been anunced.

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(With ANI Inputs)