Cheng Hoe defends his choice of players for training camp


Contrasting form: Critics claim that Perak striker Guilherme De Paula (left) has not been at his best form in the Super League while Darren Lok (right) is showing promise. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: Coach Tan Cheng Hoe is unperturbed by the questions raised over some players selected for the Harimau Malaya training camp next week.

The call-up of Perak striker Guilherme De Paula, JDT midfielders Daniel Amier Norhisham, Syamer Kutty Abba, Mohamadou Sumareh and Mohd Akhyar Rashid raised eyebrows as some feel they do not merit a spot based on current form.

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