Kerala Blasters midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad feels honoured to be at the receiving end of praise from Indian football's legends and fans.
The Malayali youngster, who recently signed a contract extension with the Kochi-based Indian Super League (ISL) club till 2025, has grown in stature in the last few years following his midfield displays for both the club and the country. He has become a fan-favourite at Blasters and has not gone unnoticed by Indian legends such as IM Vijayan, Bhaichung Bhutia and Sunil Chhetri who have all spoken highly of him in the past.