Borja Fernández
Interview ~ The Times of India 2015/03/16
Key Atlético de Kolkata midfielder Borja Fernández featured in Eibar’s
encounter against FC Barcelona at the Ipurua Stadium on March 14.
Borja signed a six-month contract with the Spanish La Liga side. Despite
his best efforts, the Basque side could not prevent a 2-0 loss at the hands of
league leaders Barcelona. Lionel Messi scored a brace as Eibar slumped to a
home defeat, but Eibar’s No.12 is happy at his return to the La Liga.
Borja: I enjoyed my time in Kolkata immensely. But after the ISL, I was
missing football and that's why, when an offer from Eibar came, I grabbed
it with both hands. It's difficult to explain in words how I feel playing
against the world's best players.
Borja: All my teammates at Eibar keep asking me about the ISL. The league has generated much curiosity in Spain, both among players and officials. Players from other clubs have also asked me about India and the ISL.
The ISL being a part of his future plans itself. Borja shared a sentiment similar to that of FC Goa coach Zico; that India can be the next miracle in the game.
Borja: Anything is possible, but it is a long road. India needs to keep a roadmap ready and must seek advice from the Spaniards, Germans, English and South Americans on a regular basis to develop their football. It's like, if, in Spain, we want to learn cricket, who will we seek advice from but India.
