Coach Choi hopes Kelantan can surprise him

2023-02-02 12:33

Coach Choi hopes Kelantan can surprise him


Kelantan 's new coach Choi Moon-sik is looking to mold the Red Warriors into a team capable of toppling the bigger teams in the Super League.


Although his initial aim was to finish at the top of the league, the former 1994 World Cup South Korea player was ambitious, saying he wanted to beat teams like Kedah and JDT .

" My purpose The target is mid-range and I have conveyed that to the team management, but I also want Kelantan to prove that they can beat the top teams in the Super League, such as JDT and Kedah, " he said.

" If it does, it will show that our involvement in the league is not to be underestimated. Whoever we face in the first five games is the least of my concerns because now what matters to me is Get ready for pre-season.

" We're in the building phase right now and I want to make sure we're doing a good job. "

For the new season, Kelantan has signed midfielders Ahmad Khrill Anuah Ahmad Zamri, Faiz Mazlan, defender Gerald Gajah Dieter, goalkeeper Farhan Abubakar and striker Shafiq Shaharuddin.

As for imports, they have already confirmed Philippines international Andreas Eswin , Gambian striker Nuha Malone , former Kelantan midfielder Mario Arquez from Spain and two South Korean - backs . The signing of Kim Min-gyu and midfielder Kang I-chan.

Coach Choi hopes Kelantan can surprise him

Introduced 9 foreign players

Boss Norizam Tukiman said the club wanted to bring in nine foreigners for the new season . During matchdays, clubs can pick six players, five starters and one substitute.

" We will be looking for good quality imports, all of which are assessed by Coach Choi. We finished second in the Premier League last season and we could have won the title if our players hadn't been injured, " he said.

" This season, I hope that both local players and foreign players will stay healthy and not be injured as easily as last season. "