Vinay Menon/ We have to lead

 Nearly 14 years ago, when Vinay Menon from Cherai, walked into the dressing room of one of the richest football clubs in London, Chelsea FC, it was his first tryst with football.

Later he was with the Belgian team in the FIFA World Cup, 2022.

He was the wellness guru, helping players relax by making the dressing room more enjoyable.

He articulates on the  Indian psyche.

"We Indians are normally very good in our professions. 

We are very skilful, very talented, but what is lacking is leadership and communication. 

We don't command, we only follow. Times have changed. We have to lead."

Based on an article in The Times of India of 18thMay2023.