Malaysia's ambition in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers

The 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers will take place in the first round of matches this March. Malaysia is in the same group as Vietnam, Nepal and Laos. The top team will win a ticket to the No. 1 tournament in the continent. According to the schedule, Malaysia will have their opening qualifying match against Nepal on March 25.

The team nicknamed Harimau Malaya has appointed Peter Cklamovski as head coach, with the expectation of opening a new era. The Australian strategist also shared a clear goal, wanting to build a fast, high-intensity playing style and attack strongly for the Malaysian team.

"I want the team to play offensively and score as many goals as possible in the matches," Peter Cklamovski shared after the team's first training session on March 18.

The Malaysia coach clearly affirmed that he is choosing players who are in line with his philosophy.

"I have chosen players who suit my football style in this training session. We have players who can compete with each other every day and bring that determination to the match on March 25, he added.

Cklamovski also shared his views on whether to call Malaysian players who are playing abroad.

They are Malaysians abroad thats how I see the problem, he said. They have Malaysian blood, they will play for Malaysia, and they will be passionate and dedicated. If they want to do that, they will compete to represent Malaysia."

While his favorite formation is usually 4-3-2-1, the Australian coach emphasized that tactics are more important than formation. He revealed: "For me, the formation is not too important. The important thing is to gather the best players, play offensively and defend firmly.

The new Malaysia coach also warned that the eliminated players need to prove their worth. " competition for positions in the squad is a good thing. There are very good players who are not selected, and they need to change, change their thinking and fight for their position, he stressed.

Several Selangor players, including Ahmad Zikri Khalili, Nooa Laine, Kalam Salah Al-Hafiz Mat Rowi and Harith Haiqal Adam Afkar, are eager to prove themselves under the new coach.

Finnish midfielder Nooa Laine said: Of course, I am happy to be called up again and I will try my best during the training process.

I want to show my qualities to the new coach and if I do well, I hope to play against Nepal. I just try to do what I can best on the pitch, show my qualities and follow whatever the coach wants me to do to help the team."