Notably, this focus list continues to show Malaysia's clear orientation in using naturalized players.
Of the 27 names, more than 10 players are dual citizens or born abroad, having grown up in developed football regions such as Australia, England or Brazil. Maintaining this force is considered an effort to improve the professional quality and international experience of the team.
In addition, defender Matthew Davies returned from injury, while coach Cklamovski introduced rookie Ryan Lambert - a player born in 1998, born in Malaysia to a Malaysian family of Chinese origin but raised in football in Australia. Lambert played in Australia and the Netherlands before returning to Kuala Lumpur City in 2021.
According to the plan, the Malaysian team will gather from November 10-17 to prepare for the second leg against Nepal at home on the evening of November 18.
Although preparations are still underway as planned, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is facing legal problems related to the case of 7 invalid naturalized players. After FIFA rejected the appeal, FAM said it would take the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to protect its rights. This could directly affect Malaysia's qualification status if the appeal is unsuccessful.
