What a blow

Chance to shine: PKNS FC’s Nazrin Syamsul Bahri (top) has been called up by national coach Eduardo Vingada for the Asian Cup qualifier against Lebanon on June 13.

JOHOR BARU: Malaysia’s preparations for the opening Asian Cup qualifying match against Lebanon have hit a snag.

Four Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) players – defenders Aidil Zafuan Razak, S. Kunalan and Muhammad Fazly Mazlan and midfielder Mohd Azrif Nasrulhaq Badrul Hisham – have pulled out of the June 13 clash at the Larkin Stadium due to injuries.