Igor Stimac, India's head coach, raised concerns over the Asian Cup, deeming it unimportant due to a lack of national camp. With the ISL's schedule hampering player release, he anticipates only ten days of training ahead of the event. Stressing on World Cup qualifiers, Stimac emphasized limited prep time, stating, "Stop talking about the Asian Cup." His remarks on prioritizing home games in the qualifiers and criticisms about logistical disparities may further strain relations with the AIFF.
