Need to channelise Chhetri's energy with encouraging words: Gurpreet

Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Thursday said star players like skipper Sunil Chhetri needs words of encouragement to channelise his energies in the right direction and prosper.

Gurpreet said he shares a very good relationship with Chhetri and tries to be honest with his skipper always.

"I make it sure that players are in positive frame of mind. Players like Chhetri can get frustrated. So you just need to channel his energies by saying you are good enough and a legend. The next moment, he shows up and scores goals," Gurpreet told PTI in an interview here.

"I and Chhetri share a good relationship. I always try to be very honest with him. I do not try to sugarcoat my captain because he does the same to me. This helps in building relationship with some like Chhetri," he added.

Gurpreet said BFC is very lucky to have senior players like Sunil Chhetri and Miku in the team.

"Chhetri and Miku are very good examples on and off the field. They help new players to settle down," he said.

"When I joined BFC, they made me feel comfortable. When players begin to feel comfortable they enjoy their game and try to give everything for the team."