In an Instagram live interview on the Indian football team’s official handle (@indianfootball), the 23-year-old was asked whether he was the next IM Vijayan. Responding to the question, he said:

Sahal Abdul Samad, who recently signed a contract extension with Kerala Blasters, has received a lot of praise from personalities like IM Vijayan and Bhaichung Bhutia. Speaking of the growing expectations from him, he said:

Sahal Abdul Samad will be working under Kibu Vicuna at Kerala Blasters in the upcoming season of the ISL, and fans are excited to see what fruits this new association might bear.

It’s a confidence booster: Sahal Abdul Samad on being called the Indian Mesut Ozil

Sahal Abdul Samad also reacted to being called the ‘Indian Ozil’ by fans. He stated that he is happy with how the fans see him, adding that the comparisons to the Arsenal playmaker boost his confidence.

He concluded by saying:

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