Malaysia boss Tan Cheng Hoe has cut midfielder Halim Saari and defender Rodney Celvin from the squad that will face Timor Leste in the World Cup/Asian Cup qualifier first round play-off tie.
Revealing his decision in the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Cheng Hoe explained his decision:
"The two players who will not be included are Halim Saari and Rodney Celvin. Halim has a groin injury and is unlikely to recover in time for the second leg match, while Rodney has a good future on the national team. I hope he (Rodney) can use the experience he has picked up here playing in the Super League.