here, the multiplex doesn’t exist! »

A closed championship, the Indian Super League brings together 11 franchises. Among them 5-6 stand out. North East United FC, who finished last year, are not among the heavyweights that attract the best Indian players (they should be 7th on the match sheet). But this season, which will start at the end of September, the club could have an even better financial year. “Last year, we started the season well, after we exploded in flight,” explained Philippoteaux, author of two goals and two assists in 18 games.

Already a goalscorer

“In the off-season, the club (owned by Bollywood actor John Abraham, whom Vaucluse called twice when he arrived, editors note) is setting itself up to be closer to European standards and a new coach, in this case Juan Pedro, has arrived. He has a game project and want to surprise. Plus, he speaks some French! »

Substituted at number 8, the former Dijon man has already shown what he is capable of. “I touched a lot of balls, I enjoyed myself”. Aptésien has found a path to a goal. It was at DurancCup 10 days ago. “We started the season with a win, that’s a good sign. After all, Vauclusien values ​​ISL. “The level is equivalent to National in France. Championships demand endurance and speed if not power. At this point, I was convinced, I still had the cash register! Anyway, it’s very interesting. Here, the multiplex doesn’t exist. There are games every day. A poster watched by the most number. In the stadium, there is a great spirit. In North East United, the whole of Assam is behind us. And for the record, the national anthem is sung before every game.