Suman Chakraborty & Sabyasachi Bagchi, New Delhi: If sources are to be believed, then India U17 football team wonder kid Komal Thatal is very much in the radar of world football giant Manchester United. There were rumors that the scouts are interested to keep their eyes on him, but today it has been learnt that the scouts are very much impressed by the performance of the youngster despite the 0-3 defeat in the opening game.
If Komal gets scouted and signs for the Red Devils Youth Team, he will no doubt create a new history in Indian football. Komal is any way the only Indian player to have scored goals against the teams like Brazil, Uruguay and Belarus in his career and known for his gifted skills and penetrations.
Today, when www.xtratime.in spoke to his father Arun Kumar Thatal on phone, he seemed trembling in excitement. He said, “Yes, we have heard the same from the media today. If it really happens, then no doubt it will be a proud moment for all of us. He needs to keep playing well.”
Komal’s childhood coach Suren Chettri too seemed excited when he told XtraTime, “It would be huge if it happens eventually. Komal is supremely talented and works really hard. The scouts have certainly seen something special and that is why they are monitoring him. We hope it happens.”
It is to see if Komal Thatal can become the next Park Ji Sung of Asian football or not. The next two group league games will not only be crucial for India but also particularly for Komal to write his name on the pages of history.