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Kolkata: The latest rule by The All Indian Football Federation will see I-League clubs to sign eight foreigners instead of the previous rule of four foreigners, as per the recommendations by the clubs. www.xtratime.in spoke to the leading Indian players to get their views about it. Here's what they have to say about it. Arnab Mondal, Defender Well, with two parallel leagues, there will be employments for many unemployed footballers. That's a good thing. But with the increased number of foreigners, there will be less number of opportunities for the Indian footballers. The majority of the players are going to be benched. I think this new rule has been made more to impress both the parties. They should have thought the impact of it. Bikramjit Singh, Midfielder This is not good for us. The chances will be less for the Indian players. The exposure will be less as well. I'm not supporting this initiative. Rino Anto, Defender Whatever they do, they should do it fast. At the same time, Indian footballers will get lesser opportunities. Indian football can only develop if you give more chances to the Indian players. If you lack match practice, you will automatically struggle when you will be selected for the national team. Dhanachandra Singh, Defender This is not good. Indian footballers won't be developed with the new rule. If someone doesn't get opportunities on a regular basis, he cannot prove his talent. The Indian youngsters will also struggle to get motivations. Cavin Lobo, Midfielder There will not be ample chances for the Indian players. Alongside the seniors, the youngsters will be suffered as well.Tthere will be hardly any chance for them. This is not a smart step. Rahul Bheke, Defender I think this step will not be good for Indian players. Instead of increasing the number of Indian players, it will be decreased. That's not good.