National Football Team Coach Hails Faisal as Exciting Player
ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 24 (Bernama) – National head coach Peter Cklamovski has praised winger Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim, describing him as an exciting player who can trouble opponents with his attacking intensity.
Faisal’s return to the national team is well deserved, according to Cklamovski. "It’s exciting to watch him in the national team setup. He’s a fantastic winger, an exciting player who has the ability to really hurt teams when he goes forward. He plays with intensity and intent in everything he does. I’m sure this is a good moment for him to come back to the national team," he said in a press conference ahead of tomorrow night’s Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers Group F opener between Malaysia and Nepal at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium here.
The 46-year-old Australian coach also commended Faisal’s adaptation to the squad, noting that all players have responded well to the eight-day training camp. "I think he has adapted really well and so have all the other players. I’m really pleased with the physical outcomes we’ve seen from them. We’ve conducted tests to assess where we stand as a team and individually for each player," he added.
Faisal’s Journey Back to the National Team
Faisal, 27, made a remarkable comeback to the national team’s central training camp after a year-long absence due to a brutal acid attack that left him with fourth-degree burns on several parts of his body. He was treated in the Intensive Care Unit for about 10 days.
However, Faisal’s determination and resilience have paid off, as he hogged the limelight again after netting a hat-trick in Selangor FC’s 7-0 win over Kelantan Darul Naim FC in a Super League match on March 8.
Malaysia’s Prospects in the Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers
Malaysia, ranked 132nd by FIFA, hold a better position than Nepal, who sit at 175th. The team will also play Vietnam and Laos in Group F, with only the group winner securing a spot in the final round, scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia.
Conclusion
Faisal’s return to the national team is a testament to his hard work and dedication. With his exciting style of play, he is sure to trouble opponents and make his presence felt in the upcoming Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers.
FAQs
- When is the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers Group F opener between Malaysia and Nepal?
- Tomorrow night
- What is Malaysia’s ranking according to FIFA?
- 132nd
- Who are the other teams in Group F, besides Nepal?
- Vietnam and Laos
- What is the format of the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers?
- The group winner will secure a spot in the final round, scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia.