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IM Vijayan expecting new-look India under Igor Stimac

Former India international IM Vijayan is confident about India's progress under newly appointed head coach Igor Stimac.

Vijayan, one of the stalwarts of Indian football, believes Stimac has the required experience to take the team forward after the progress made by former coach Stephen Constantine.

"Stephen (Constantine) has gone. India needed a replacement and (Igor) Stimac is a good coach. He has coached Croatia and has a good experience," the legendary striker told Goal.

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The retired footballer isn't sure what to expect from the Croatian coach in terms of tactics but expects a positive impact with the change, with the Croatian having led the Croatian national team to the FIFA World Cup.