Players on high alert after spate of attacks

Malaysia’s Muhammad Akhyar Abdul Rashid (right) fight for the ball with Sri Langka’s Kavindu Ishan (left) during the Tier 1 International Match 2019 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. OCTOBER 5, 2019. MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: After a spate of attacks on three national footballers, other players are beginning to look over their shoulders whenever they are outside.

Penang midfielder Syamer Kutty Abba, who is on loan from Johor Darul Ta’zim, is also limiting his movements.