After AFC Asian Cup exit, Anas Edathodika retires from Team India!

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Experienced defender Anas Edathodika today announced his retirement from the Indian national football team on his personal social media account after yesterdays last minute AFC Asian Cup exit.

In the game yesterday, Anas had to limp off just after four minutes with due to an injury and that will have been his final minutes in an India shirt.

The Keralite defender formed a formidable partnership with Sandesh Jhingan at the heart of defence, but injuries over the years have hampered his club career.

Now aged 31 year, Anas Edathodika, thinks and believes it is time for the younger generation to move up and step up in the Indian national football team.

 

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It comes with a very heavy heart today to announce my retirement from Indian national football team. It’s been a very hard decision to take and accept. I love to play more years at my best, but I think it’s the time to step down and give opportunities to youngsters who can perform better. It took 11 years to break into the national team and playing for the national team is the top achievement in my career; although the journey was short. Each and every time I tried to give more than 100 percent for the team. I was so disappointed to pick up an injury in the opening minutes and it will hurt me forever. I just want to say a huge thanks to the coach @stephenconstantine for believing in me and giving me the opportunity and I wish you good luck for the future. Also thanks to all the coaching staffs, teammates, the fans and who all have supported me throughout my journey for the national team. I have been blessed to play for my country, with some of the best players. My heart will forever embrace the feeling of walking through the tunnel and out onto the field donning the national jersey with my brothers. @sandesh21jhingan, we had a good partnership in guarding the central defence, it was an emotion playing with you, Brother. @jejefanai, Trust me, you’re the best room partner I ever had and I’ll miss all these! I wish you all good luck and keep making our nation proud. These memories will stay with me forever, ♥️. I’m not giving up, my loves. I think this is right time to take the right decision. Much love, Anas Edathodika.

Ein Beitrag geteilt von Anas Edathodika (@anasedathodika15) am Jan 15, 2019 um 5:17 PST