The Malaysian League, will see usher a new era as 'mini' revamp has been done to make the league an exciting one. 14 teams including Singapore Lions XII will be part of the Malaysian Super League whereas the Malaysian Premier League will see 12 team contending for the coveted league title.
Most of the team have registered their players and many of them have made pivotal signings to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. Rumblings of a wannabe sportswriter will be reviewing all the Super League sides before entering into the Malaysian Premier League. This will be an exciting season and most of the Super League teams are making headway with their signings.
Who can forget this team, Selangor a.k.a Red Giants!
Squad
Goalkeepers: G.Jeevanathan, Norazlan Razali, Mohd Fairul Azwan
Defenders : Asrarudin Putra, Ramez Dayoub, Mohd Hasmarul Fadzir Hassan, P.Gunalan, Khairul Anuar Khalid, Razman Roslan, Mohd Nasriq Baharom
Midfielders : Azidan Saruddin, Mohd Amirulhadi Zainal, Mohd Fitri Shazwan, Mohd Fazilidin Khalid, Wan Mohd Hoesne Wan Hussein, Adib Aizuddin Abdul Latif, Bunyamin Umar, K.Soley, Safiq Rahim(rolling contract), K.Gurusamy
Strikers : R.Surendran, Fairul Asyraf Sayuti, Lelo Mbele, Amri Yahyah
Team Manager: Datuk Hamidin Amin
First Team coach: Mohd Irfan Bakti
Team Chairman: Tan Sri Datuk Seri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim
Selangor didn't have a productive season last season as they finished empty handed and K.Devan succumbed to the pressure as he resigned from his post as the team manager and first team coach. This season, they have made colossal changes and with a new coach on board, Selangor looks strong for the Super League.
Having released many players from the squad, Irfan and the management has brought in young blood for the team. Though they may have released the likes of Fadzli Shaari, Hardi Jaafar, D.Surendran, Rudie Ramli and Saiful Amar Sudar, they have brought in youngsters like K.Gurusamy, Wan Mohd Hoesne Wan Hussein, Fairul Asyraf Sayuti and Adib Aizuddin to bolster the squad.
With such changes taking place, fans would be expecting more from the Klang Valley giants. Furthermore, they have brought in 2 seasoned foreigners to the side. Lebanese defender, Ramez Dayoub and Congolese forward, Lelo Mbele have had years of experience in many Asian leagues. Dayoub looks formidable in defence whereas Mbele looks to be a hot shot as he has been a wicked in the pre season games.
One notable mention in this squad is the signing of 2 formidable goalkeepers for the side. Last season, they had to be contend with Iqbal Suhaimi and the erratic Saiful Amar Sudar. However, this season, they will be glad to have Norazlan Razali and G.Jeevanathan in their squad. Both keepers have been called up by Datuk K.Rajagopal last season and since their call ups, they have not looked back!
Selangor will have to do well this season and Irfan Bakti will have a tough time facing teams in the league. Irfan will have to foster teamwork and determination in the team, in which they lacked last season. Hamidin and his management will need to be on their toes and satisfy the needs of their fans.
Verdict: Favourites - With a younger squad and an experienced coach, Selangor will surely be the favourites for the title.
Player to watch: Amri Yahyah - He may be 30, but he still has what it takes to take this team forward. His movement, awareness, finishing and close control are his best attributes and with Mbele, they will be the combination to watch next season. Expect the numero uno to continue wielding the goods for Selangor next season.
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