Gurpeet should pursue career in J-League or Europe: Nandy

Former India footballer Sandip Nandy on Wednesday rated Gurpeet Singh Sandhu as the top three goalkeepers in Asia and said it's high time he should contemplate a career in J-League or in any European country.

A resolute Gurpreet made at least 10 saves to secure a goalless away draw against Asian champions Qatar in India's World Cup qualifiers last month.

"I feel he should seriously contemplate pursuing his career in J-League or any top Asian country, or maybe another European country to prosper. That would make him richer as a player," Nandy, who is the goalkeeping coach of North East United Football Club told PTI from Guwahati.

Having watched Gurpreet closely at his formative years in East Bengal in 200-2011, Nandy said: "I have seen him from close quarters. He is a completely different goalkeeper at the moment."
"He is a changed personality since 2011. His self-confidence has gone from strength to strength with each match and hopefully, he will carry it forward for some good years ahead."
"Never ever, did he take a false step, or fumble despite being under enormous pressure for the entire match. In fact, his confidence passed on to the entire team."