Kim Pan-Gon "I am optimistic with the existing 25 players"

Kim Pan-Gon, Head coach of Malaysia national team sympathizes with Arif Aiman and Endrick Dos Santos 2 players from Johor Darul Ta'Zim after injuries and released from the centralized camp. and confirmed these situations are not having a major impact on preparations for against Hong Kong national team in the International Friendly 'A' Match tomorrow night.

"I sympathize with what happened to Arif (Aiman ​​Hanapi) and Endrick (Dos Santos) who were injured and they need to be released to ensure that their injuries recover as soon as possible." Pan-Gon said in Pre-match press conference.

"Anyway, throughout my 12 years of experience as a coach either in Hong Kong or in Malaysia, I have rarely been able to gather a perfect lineup, but that is normal and I accept whatever happens."

"I am optimistic with the existing 25 players because they can perform if they are listed in the main squad, even these players form a strong team and do not rely too much on just two players," he said at a press conference today."

Pan-gon insisted that the existing line-up of players did not face any problem to practice the planned tactical approach when facing Andersen's students who were enthusiastic after the 1-1 draw with Singapore last Thursday."

He added that his men will come out stronger because it is important if all players have a high spirit to achieve success."

"I've never given up and I've never been unable to do it, instead I have to be positive and have to believe in every player."

"We are in a team and that is very important and it is not always dependent on one or two players only,"

International Friendly 'A' Match between Malaysia vs Hong Kong will kick-off on 28 Match 2023 at 10.00 pm. at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri. Live on Astro Arena, and TV9

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