Gonzalo out, Shane in for JDT’s ACL challenge


Out of action: Shahrul Saad (centre) is still injured and currently undergoing rehabilitation.

PETALING JAYA: Do not underestimate Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) although they have dropped key player Gonzalo Gabrera from their Asian Champions League challenge.

In place of the 31-year-old Argentine-Iraqi, coach Benjamin Mora has named Australian Shane Lowry to beef up the defence for the tournament which starts from June 22-July 7 at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok.

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