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Malaysia’s squad condition ahead of facing the Indonesian national team in the 2020 AFF Cup: Malayan Tiger Captain Can’t Play: Okezone Bola

SINGAPORE – Malaysia’s condition ahead of the fight Indonesian National Team in the last match in group B AFF Cup 2020 said the coach Tan Cheng Hoe. He gets new ammo, but there are also those who have to be absent.

The Indonesian national team will face Malaysia on Sunday (12/19/2021) at the National Stadium, Singapore. Indonesia only needs a draw to ensure a ticket to the semifinals.

Tan Cheng Hoe had warned his men to be aware of the difficult task that awaited them. The coach also urges his subordinates to trust each other and have a positive mindset in order to beat the Garuda squad.

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“The important thing is that we have to go out on the pitch with the right attitude and best preparation because they (Indonesia) just need a draw against us,” said coach Tan, quoted by Bernama page, Thursday (16/12/2021).

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He also advised his men to quickly adapt to the situation during the game. Especially from the tactical aspect because the Garuda players are also able to launch a quick counterattack.

The 53-year-old coach also revealed the latest condition of his squad ahead of this match. First, it was confirmed that Harimau Malaya would be reinforced by Danish highest league club Midtjylland FC, Dion Cools.

He who met with Dion Cools this morning added that the centre-back is very motivated to help Malaysia face Indonesia.

Furthermore, there are still doubts about the player who tested positive for Covid-19, namely Muhammad Akhyar Abdul Rashid. He expects the winger to complete quarantine tomorrow and rejoin the afternoon training session.

Coach Tan is not so optimistic about the availability of Junior Eldstal, who has been sidelined through injury after facing Vietnam earlier. He still needs three more days to recover.

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Cheng Hoe also confirmed that captain Mohamad Aidil Zafuan Abd Razak and his partner at centre-back Shahrul Mohd Saad will be sidelined. They are still injured and prepared for the semifinal match.

Meanwhile, Cheng Hoe said that Muhammad Safawi Rasid was in the best condition mentally. He did not make it a problem even though the actions of Indonesian fans had begun to “attack” and “curse” him on Instagram ahead of the crucial clash.

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