Mehtab Hossain happy to train in Scotland

Indian international and East Bengal Club midfielder Mehtab Hossain arrived in Scotland a few days ago to fulfil his dream of training with professional football clubs in the United Kingdom. Though Mehtab himself has spoken to the media about these training sessions being trials, it is more about training with these professional football clubs in the UK and if something more develops, then he would welcome it.

But the chances are bleak. Also Mehtab would not get a work permit in the United Kingdom due to the tough regulations there which require the nation of a footballer to be amongst the Top 75 of the FIFA world rankings and the players would have to have played 75% of his countries international matches over the last 12 months.

Mehtab sadly fulfils none of the two points, but still he is in Scotland through the help of former East Bengal team mate Alan Gow to train and learn for the future.

Speaking from Scotland, Mehtab said, “I have gone for the experience and so far I am happy with my performance.”

During his stay, Mehtab has trained with Scottish Second Division (third tier) club Airdrie United FC and Scottish Premier League side Motherwell FC. He is looking forward to train with some other clubs in the next week.