In a video shared on social media, Bajaj expressed his dissatisfaction with the appointment, emphasizing the stark contrast between his football philosophy and that of Fernandes. He stated, "They sent me a letter stating that I have been appointed manager. So people have been calling me up and congratulating me. However, I am not happy. I am very unhappy. This is the worst thing that they could have done." He elaborated on the differences in their coaching styles, noting that a low-block counter-attacking approach diverges significantly from the high-press strategy employed by Fernandes. "We are not on the same page or same thinking. That is why there is no point," he added.
Concerns Over Team Dynamics
Bajaj clarified that his decision to step back was not a reflection of his relationship with Fernandes, but rather a concern for the team's cohesion. "If you had an ultimate winner or treble champion, you would have appointed that person. You did not have anyone like that and that is why you appointed your biggest critic and hater," he remarked. He emphasized the importance of having a unified vision within the coaching staff, stating, "I know how to win. But I win because of my world-class team and world-class processes. I have a complete team and taking anyone out hampers the balance."
In his closing remarks, Bajaj urged fans to move past the recent developments, expressing his full support for Fernandes. "If you had to support Bibiano, you should have given him a team one year ago. If now, it is a mixture of things. This is why I request all the fans to forget all this. This is already too late and this is not the time to do all this. I support Bibiano completely and I hope he does very well," he concluded, leaving the future of the U15 team in a state of uncertainty.
