145;India will take 15 yrs to reach Ghana146;s level146;

What made you return to India?

8226;The promoters8217; offer appealed to me. This set-up is different from Mahindra United. Here it just the beginning. This club is like a baby to me.

How confident are you about the team?

8226; The task is not new to me. I got such an opportunity in Ghana 20 years ago. I don8217;t have a magic wand, but I believe in hard work.

The team was not assembled under your supervision. How much time would it take to break the ice?

8226; I was talking to Henry Menezes from Singapore and told him that I want four experienced players and the rest can be youngsters with speed 8212; it8217;s upto me to shape them. It will take me just two days to analyse what they can offer and accordingly, I will chalk out the next plan of action.

You have worked with Kalyan Chowbey, Khalid Jameel and Abhishek Yadav. But a lot would have changed from the time you left.

8226; I will re-assess them. They have to work hard and they have the experience which can be helpful. I have come here with an open mind. I can assure you that the relationship with these players will take off from where we left.

Has Indian football changed since after you left?

8226; I cannot say it has changed; I feel it8217;s similar. India has to improve at the grassroots level. Look at Ghana, they changed tremendously. For India to reach their level, it will take another 15 years.