Sunil Chhetri motivated enough to keep going in coming years, he is valuable for youngsters: Igor Stimac

Indian football head coach Igor Stimac feels that talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri is motivated enough to keep going and remains "very valuable" for guiding the national team youngsters.

During a recent interview, the 35-year-old Chhetri had said that he is fitter than ever and is not going away any time soon, putting to rest speculations around his retirement.

Asked if Chhetri can play for another three-four years, Stimac told PTI: "He is motivated enough to keep going and very valuable to our youngsters with his attitude, professionalism and a positive mindset.