KUALA LUMPUR – Selangor FC head coach Tan Cheng Hoe has come to the defence of sensational winger Muhammad Faisal Abdul Halim, who has yet to score any goals for the Red Giants in the Super League this season.
The former national team manager said that he was satisfied with the 25-year-old’s performance in the three matches they have played so far.
He said Faisal is currently adapting to the Red Giants and needs time to return to peak performance.
“We know he played very well last season and was able to score goals, but he is still adapting to the team’s style of play.
“Despite not scoring goals, the assists from him helped the team play at its best level. I think praise should be given to him for his quality,” said the 54-year-old coach when met recently.
After three matches, Faisal, who played for Terengganu FC last season, has yet to make a name for himself as a scorer, but has repaid the trust in him by creating three assists in the first two matches.
He scored a total of 11 goals in the Malaysia League last season, six in the Super League, three in the FA Cup, and two in the Malaysia Cup.
He also has a good record on the international stage, scoring a total of nine goals in all matches with the national team last year.
Selangor have so far maintained an unbeaten record this season after securing two victories over Kelantan United (1-0) and Kuching City (5-0), and a 1-1 draw against Sri Pahang.
They are scheduled to meet Penang FC next at City Stadium, George Town this Sunday. – Bernama, March 8, 2023
