Sandesh Jhingan the Indian stalwart who bagged a contract from a few European clubs has injured himself just at the start of the season. Though the injury seems a negligent one, it is sure that Sandesh won’t feature in the team’s season opener against Rijeka FC in the Croatian first flight league. Sandesh is the first Indian to bag a contract from the European first flight teams and his performance in those clubs is what all the Indians await to see. The bearded chap who has previously played for Kerala and ATKMB is an absolute beast. Here’s a look at what the manager had to say about this development in the club: –
The Manager’s words: –
When enquired about the position and situation of players’ fitness here are what manager, Mario Rosas had to say, “Mesa and Julardzija may be lost for the whole season, there will be no Bilic, while Kvesic and Sahiti are questionable. We also have to solve the paperwork for Sandesh and Attys. But that will not and must not be an excuse for us,” he said, revealing that Jhingan tormented and injured”
“Sandesh did an MRI; the doctors’ opinions are different. According to some, he might be able to continue training next week, but we’ll see, hopefully, it’s nothing serious.”
About the club: –
HNK Sibenik which is better known as Sibenik in the localities is a club with a rich heritage. It was formed in the year 1932 and since then it has been blooming! On today’s date, they play in the first flight Croatian Football League. They host most of their home games at Stadion Subicevac. The club has previously dominated the Croatian footballing circuit. They are 3 times winners of the Yugoslavian Third League and two times winners of the Croatian Second League.
Honors and achievements by Sandesh Jhingan: –
Club
United Sikkim
I-League 2nd Division: Winner: 2012
Kerala Blasters FC
Indian Super League: Runner-up (2): 2014, 2016
Bengaluru FC: Federation Cup: Winner 2017
ATK Mohun Bagan FC
Indian Super League: Runner-up: 2020-21
Individual
Indian Super League Emerging Player of the Season: 2014
All India Football Federation’s Emerging Player of the Year: 2014
All India Football Federation’s Player of the Year: 2020–21
Awards and Accolades
2020 − Arjuna Award, by the Government of India in recognition of his outstanding achievement in sports.
-Source for the list of Achievements is Wiki.