Harimau Malaya Releases Three JDT Players Ahead of India Friendly
Kuala Lumpur, November 16 – The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has announced that three Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) players have been released from the Harimau Malaya squad ahead of a Tier 1 friendly match against India in Hyderabad on Monday.
The three players released on request of JDT are two defenders, Matthew Davies and Muhammad Feroz Baharudin, as well as sensational winger Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi. This means that only 23 players will be flying to India.
According to FAM, the request by JDT follows the first round 2024/2025 Malaysia Cup match against Kuala Lumpur Rovers FC on Wednesday.
"The request was made by JDT considering the Harimau Malaya squad will be returning home on Wednesday morning after the match against India, as such the three players would not be available for the club," said an FAM statement today.
"However, another JDT player, goalkeeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed will join the 23-men Harimau Malaya squad to fly to Hyderabad from Bangkok tonight," added the statement.
Malaysia are scheduled to meet India at Gachibowli Stadium with the mission to score another win after the squad under Pau Marti Vicente defeated Laos 3-1 in an international friendly game at PAT Stadium, Bangkok on Thursday.
The matches against Laos and India this month are part of the preparations by Vicente to get the team ready for the 2024 ASEAN Championship scheduled to start next month.
Conclusion
The release of the three JDT players from the Harimau Malaya squad is a strategic move by the team to ensure that they are fully prepared for the upcoming matches. With only 23 players flying to India, the team will have to rely on their strength and determination to secure a win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why were the three JDT players released from the Harimau Malaya squad?
A: The three JDT players were released on request of JDT, as they would not be available for the club after the match against India.
Q: Who will replace the released players?
A: Another JDT player, goalkeeper Ahmad Syihan Hazmi Mohamed, will join the 23-men Harimau Malaya squad to fly to Hyderabad from Bangkok tonight.
Q: What is the schedule for the Harimau Malaya squad?
A: The Harimau Malaya squad will play a friendly match against India on Monday, and will then return home on Wednesday morning after the match.
Q: What is the goal of the Harimau Malaya squad in the upcoming matches?
A: The goal of the Harimau Malaya squad is to score another win and prepare themselves for the 2024 ASEAN Championship.