TFC NEEDS NEW IMPORT PLAYERS TO STRENGTHEN SQUAD - HEAD COACH

KUALA TERENGGANU, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Terengganu FC (TFC) requires new import players to strengthen the squad as they prepare for the long remainder of the Malaysia League (M-League) season, which runs until next May.

Head coach Badrul Afzan Razali said he hopes the management will be able to bring in several new players during the second M-League transfer window in January, particularly to reinforce the attacking position.

Badrul Afzan, who is also a former Terengganu midfielder, said he will be meeting with the TFC technical department to review all necessary requirements before presenting them to the management.

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“So far, there are no issues with our local players. I’m satisfied with their performances, and we have no long-term injury concerns.

“Right now, we need new import players to strengthen the squad and remain competitive in the league. I will discuss with the technical team to identify what additions are needed to reinforce the team,” he said when contacted today.

Badrul Afzan, however, said the final decision would be left to the management as it involves financial considerations.

Meanwhile, he revealed that the team’s top scorer, Yann Mabella, is unlikely to feature again this season due to a knee injury.

He said the French forward’s recovery is taking longer than initially expected, which was estimated at around six weeks.

“Mabella’s absence in several recent matches was deeply felt not only by the team but also by our supporters, and it has admittedly affected our planning to some extent.

“The other import strikers have yet to reach the level we expect, but for now, we must make the best of the options we have,” he said.

-- BERNAMA