Field feels good, but Syahmi’s beefing up at the gym

Malaysian’s Syahmi Safari (left) sliding for the ball with Thailand’s Korrakot Wiriya-Udomsiri(right) during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Second Round Group G match in National Bukit Jalil Stadium. AFIQUE YUSOFF/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Selangor’s young rightback Syahmi Safari is glad to be back on the field again, but his real work is still getting done in the indoor gym.

After three months away from the game, he is back with his side in the “new normal” training that does not allow bodily contact.