With returning coach Michael Weiss on the helm, the Philippine males’s soccer staff stated they’ll present starvation as they face Nepal in a FIFA International Friendly match on Thursday evening on the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
The Azkals had their final pleasant matches again in March the place they fell to Kuwait (2-0) and Jordan (4-0).
“We have a short period of time and a few players have to pull out because of injuries but nevertheless we’ll be hungry, we’ll be happy to represent the country and we’ll be fine to play offensive-oriented football tomorrow,” Weiss stated in a digital press convention on Wednesday.
Among those that will miss the video games are Manny Ott, Amani Aguinaldo, and Santi Rublico.
The quick preparation time may also be an element for the Azkals as Weiss was solely named as the pinnacle coach once more simply final June 6.
Despite this, veteran Daisuke Sato stated the friendlies would be the begin of one other chapter for the Azkals.
“With Coach Weiss now, we can achieve something together, really good things,” Sato stated.
At the top of the day, Sato stated they’re nonetheless able to combat.
“Whoever the opponent is, I feel that we are forever underdogs.”
“We will ensure we that we’ve starvation, we’re the one who fights extra, who desires [it] extra. That’s what’s gonna occur tomorrow. We are prepared for that.
Aside from Nepal, the Philippines will face Chinese Taipei in a pleasant match on Monday.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
