Expected Malaysia lineup against Vietnam: 7 naturalized players can start

On June 7, the Malaysian team reduced the list from 30 to 26 players to prepare for the match against Vietnam. The "Harimau Tigers" are expected to eliminate 3 more players and that is the final list.

It is not clear which players are not in coach Peter Cklamovski's plans, but with 26 current names, experts can more or less imagine the upcoming Malaysian team lineup.

Australian coach Peter Cklamovski has a habit of using an attacking 3-4-3 formation. That was confirmed when Malaysia played 3-4-3 in two recent friendlies with Cape Verde.

Most likely, the Malaysian team will continue to play 3-4-3 when facing Vietnam. At that time, the optimal lineup of Coach Cklamovski is likely to have up to 7 naturalized players.

In the goalkeeper position, Syihan Hazmi (JDT Club) is almost certainly the starter. Experienced player Shahrul Saad (JDT Club) will play as a left-sided center-back. In the center of the defense is Harith Haiqal, who plays for Selangor. Naturalized Australian player Matthew Davies will play as a right-sided center-back.

Malaysia's midfield consists of four naturalized stars: La'Vere Corbin-Ong (left), Dion Cools (right), Hector Hevel and Nooa Laine playing in the center. The left-sided striker is Brazilian-born naturalized star Endrick (HCMC Club), while Colombian-born naturalized player Romel Morales (JDT) plays as a striker. The right-sided striker position will be given to native star Arif Aiman ​​(Cerezo Osaka).

Malaysia’s attack has many quality options. If Endrick is not chosen to play as a left-sided striker, coach Peter Cklamovski can give this responsibility to a very reliable local player, Faisal Halim (Selangor). In the striker position, the Australian coach can completely use the new naturalized player Rodrigo Julian Holgado or local star Safawi Rasid.

Malaysian press believes that, with Safawi Rasid's position, it is difficult for him to be a reserve. Most likely, this player will play as a striker while the two naturalized players, Rodrigo Julian Holgado or Romel Morales, will be on the bench. Coach Peter Cklamovski can also push Safawi Rasid to the left wing instead of using Endrick to give the center position to the naturalized players.

No matter what lineup they play, it can be said that the Malaysian players are very good. This will be a difficult match for the Vietnamese team. The match between Malaysia and Vietnam will take place at 8pm on June 10.