Imran in my opinion is one of the most influential players Maldives has ever produced.
More than 100 caps, Imran is Maldives best goalkeeper ever and he needs no introduction if you have any clue about Maldives football.
Now him returning to inspire the likes of Faisal can only be good for Maldivian goalkeepers. As a goalkeeper in school days, we always looked forward to seeing Maldivian goalkeepers doing well in SAFF Championships. Faisal has been very good replacement for Imran, though he is still long way behind what Imran was. For me Imran assisting Suzain the national team means, he will have a lot of time with the goalkeepers, along with goalkeeper coach Aslam. While Aslam is an excellent goal keeper coach, not only developing Maldivian goalkeepers, but according to Sri Lankan captain Sujan Perrera, Aslam helped him develop to who he is today.
