Anelka unlikely to be back in India

Mumbai: Much-travelled French striker Nicolas Anelka has admitted he is likely to be on the move once more after his Mumbai City team failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Indian Soccer League.

The ex-French international, who is a player-coach, accused his charges of a lack of fighting spirit after a 1-1 home draw against bottom-placed Kerala Blasters on Thursday night effectively ended their season. “I don’t think I will come back. You have to speak to the team management,” a dejected Anelka was quoted as telling a post-match press conference. “The main reason behind the poor run of the team is a lack of fighting spirit.” (AFP)