Suhail Pasha says stint with Chennaiyin FC helping him understand the game better

Young footballer Suhail Pasha never had to look beyond his family for inspiration and guidance. The son of former Indian footballer and current Chennaiyin FC assistant coach Syed Sabir Pasha, Suhail Pasha has made heads turn from a very young age not unlike his father.

The young Chennai-based footballer plied his trade for the Chennaiyin FC B team before making a move to Chennai City FC in the I-League. After a couple of years with Chennai City FC, Suhail Pasha was signed up by Chennaiyin FC on a multi-year deal ahead of the 2021-22 season of the Indian Super League.

Playing for two clubs in two different leagues in India has made Suhail Pasha richer in experience and the budding footballer, itching to learn more, has his plans clearly chalked out.

In an exclusive conversation with Sportskeeda, Suhail Pasha said, his dream is to follow his father’s footsteps – don the Indian jersey for a long time. Suhail Pasha said:

Speaking about the differences between the two Indian clubs, both of them Chennai-based, Suhail Pasha said:

Training alongside international footballers has put Suhail Pasha in good stead ahead of the commencement of the league. The learnings, in his own words, have been extraordinary and Suhail Pasha said he hopes to learn a lot from watching international players go around in their business. He explained:

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Suhail Pasha also credits Chennaiyin FC for improving his game knowledge. He explained:

Giving an insight into how much he has improved with respect to the situation of the game, Suhail Pasha explained:

It is extremely easy to get carried away with expert advice and motivation when it is available in abundance in close quarters, like how it is for Pasha. While his celebrated father mans the sidelines, dishing out a barrage of instructions, Suhail Pasha tries his best not to put a foot wrong on the field.

Suhail Pasha hopes to be the versatile player that the team wants from him.

With the Indian Super League season round the corner, Pasha hopes to make every minute of his association with Chennaiyin FC count and hopes to ultimately realize the dream of playing for India.

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