Faris Danish, Aguero, Romel out as Harimau Malaya name three replacements ahead of Fifa Asean Cup 2026
PETALING JAYA, Sept 22 — Three Harimau Malaya players, Muhammad Faris Danish Asrul, Sergio Aguero, and Romel Moral...
Football analyst Datuk Richard Scully has cautioned against favorites in the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup. The tournament features eight teams split into two groups, with the group winners advancing to the final and the runners-up competing in a third-place playoff. Richard emphasized that a single poor result could derail a team's campaign in this format.
The tournament, played during the FIFA international window, allows nations to bring their best available players without club resistance. Richard believes this format will give the competition greater value by showcasing the best players in Southeast Asia and establishing a clearer benchmark for national teams' strength. He cautioned that even the strongest teams can be eliminated by a single mistake, such as a penalty.
For Malaysia, Richard stressed the importance of staying focused and consistent, as they face formidable opponents like Indonesia and Singapore.
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