Pekan demands complete overhaul after World Cup flop
KUALA LUMPUR: A total revamp is needed to lift the standard of the national team after the World Cup flop in Belgium.
Malaysia's national football team suffered a significant setback at the World Cup in Belgium, finishing last in a group that included the lowest-ranked team, Wales. Sports analyst Datuk Dr Pekan Ramli has called for a complete overhaul of the team's structure after this disappointing performance. Despite having many experienced players with over 100 caps each, Malaysia failed to advance past the last 16 teams, marking a disappointing trend as they have not qualified for the Olympics since Sydney in 2000.
Pekan believes the issue lies not in changing coaches, but in the players' lack of mental strength and fighting spirit. The national body must conduct a thorough investigation into the reasons behind the players' underperformance. The analyst believes that without significant changes, Malaysia might eventually be left out of World Cup tournaments altogether.
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