Kuching City coach warns of threat from Phnom Penh foreign stars
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuching City FC coach Aidil Sharin Sahak has urged his players to focus solely on their game plan rather than Phnom Penh Crown FC’s foreign legion in their AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2) Group H opener on Thursday.
Kuching City FC coach Aidil Sharin Sahak has cautioned his team to concentrate on their own tactics during their ACL2 Group H opener against Phnom Penh Crown FC on Thursday. The squad touched down in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, preparing for the match at Morodok Techo National Stadium. Aidil reported that preparations were progressing smoothly and his players had acclimated well to the local environment.
Aidil, who previously managed Singapore's Home United against Phnom Penh in 2017, anticipates a physically demanding contest. He specifically highlights New Zealand forward Moses Dyer and Ukrainian midfielder Valeriy Hryshyn as significant threats to his side. Both players possess exceptional skills, with Dyer being a crucial attacking presence and Hryshyn renowned for his precise left-footed strikes and effective set-pieces.
While acknowledging the presence of several foreign players in the Phnom Penh lineup, Aidil emphasizes the team's focus on their own game plan. The team roster includes Japanese player Riku Matsuda, Dutch duo Rick Ketting and Guytho Mijland, Romanian Raul Feher, Italian Amir Luca Tropeano, Czech midfielder Daniel Bares, and Australian Callum Timmins.
Aidil notes that the influx of quality foreign players has contributed to the steady progression of Cambodian football since his last encounter with the country's clubs. Overall, he observes that the Cambodian Premier League has improved considerably since his previous experience.
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