Pan Gon banks on returning stars to spark Selangor

Selangor coach Kim Pan Gon believes his returning international players can provide experience and confidence for their upcoming FA Cup quarter-final second leg match against Star City. The team holds a commanding 4-1 aggregate lead after their victory in Kangar on September 19, with Chrigor Moraes scoring a hat-trick and Vitor Pernambuco adding another goal after Moses Atede had given Star City an early lead.

Pan Gon emphasized that his seven international players have gained significant game experience and confidence during their time in the inaugural FIFA competition. He hopes their adaptation back into the Selangor team will result in a higher-quality game, contributing to the team's victory. Several Selangor players, including Nooa Laine and Quentin Cheng, featured for Malaysia's national teams during the Jakarta tournament.

However, Faisal Halim, who also participated in Malaysia's campaign, sustained calf and tendon injuries during the tournament in Indonesia, leaving his availability for Selangor's return leg uncertain.

Pan Gon stressed the importance of maintaining focus despite their healthy advantage, noting that the FA Cup is very important to the team. He stressed that despite being three goals ahead, the team cannot lose its tension and must support each other to secure a place in the semi-finals. Pan Gon expressed his hope that the team's performance and the support of the home crowd will help build momentum for the remainder of the campaign.

He also acknowledged the importance of a strong atmosphere at home games, which can boost the team's confidence and attract more fans.

Pan Gon concluded by inviting the fans to come and support the team, making the match a festival for the supporters.