Striker regains his form and is set to lead the line against HK

The front-runner: Darren Lok (right) is expected to make the line-up in Malaysia’s Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong on Oct 10.

PETALING JAYA: Late-bloomer Darren Lok is expected to lead Malaysia’s attack in their 2019 Asian Cup qualifying round away match against Hong Kong on Oct 10.

The 26-year-old striker is likely to make the starting XI after Ahmad Hazwan Bakri was dropped following an injury. This leaves only Shahrel Fikri Mohd Fauzi as the other option upfront.