The Ott couple are now best of friends


Able replacement: Manuel Ott has filled the void in Melaka’s midfield with the departure of Safiq Rahim.

PETALING JAYA: Melaka coach Zainal Abidin Hassan will be banking on his one-time foe to chart their fortunes in the Super League.

The Mousedeer signed the Philippines international midfielder Manuel Ott in December and will fill the spot left vacant by Safiq Rahim, who has rejoined Super League champions Johor Darul Ta’zim.

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