Cheng Hoe to stick with familiar Harimau faces for Guangzhou mission
KUALA LUMPUR: National interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe is likely to retain most of his previous squad for the CFA Team China International Football Competitions in Guangzhou next month, with only one or two new faces expected. He said while the coaching staff were still discussing whether to introduce younger players or maintain continuity, the current plan was to stick with the established group.…
Coach Tan Cheng Hoe plans to keep most of his current squad for the upcoming CFA Team China International Football Competitions in Guangzhou. Only one or two new players are expected to join the team. Tan indicated that the coaching staff is still considering whether to bring in younger players or maintain the current lineup. "We are still discussing it, whether we really want to see young players or maintain continuity," Tan told Timesport.
At present, it seems that the team will remain largely the same, with just a few new faces added. Malaysia will also be without winger Faisal Halim, who is injured and unable to play due to a muscle tear sustained during the FIFA Asean Cup. Tan expressed disappointment over Faisal's absence, as he has been a consistent and crucial player for the team.
The coaching staff is looking for a suitable replacement for Faisal. Malaysia, currently ranked 133rd in the world, will play against the host nation, China, at Tianhe Sports Centre Stadium on November 14. They will then face Yemen on November 17. Malaysia, aiming to build on their 1-1 draw against China in Chengdu last year, is focused on performing well in the tournament rather than worrying about long-term coaching appointments.
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