Deprived of two sharpshooters, the Lions have their work cut out as the Dec 8-Jan 5 Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup looms.
They have only two international friendlies left - against Myanmar on Nov 14 and Chinese Taipei four days later - to find a solution to the likely absence of the Fandi brothers, Ikhsan and Ilhan, during the biennial tournament.
The striking pair, who play for Thai side BG Pathum United, are not in the current Lions squad as overseas players who have not confirmed their release for the biennial tournament - also known as the Asean Football Federation Championship - were not called up.
The forwards in the 26-man squad are BG Tampines Rovers' Taufik Suparno and Faris Ramli and the Lion City Sailors' Abdul Rasaq Akeem and Shawal Anuar.
Senior defender Safuwan Baharudin, who is one of only four players in this squad to have reached double figures in goals for the national team - alongside Hariss Harun (11), Faris (13) and Shawal (11) - admitted that there is a "huge hole" to fill up front, especially as the 1.84m Ikhsan and 1.83m Ilhan are also aerial threats.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der November 14, 2024-Ausgabe von The Straits Times.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der November 14, 2024-Ausgabe von The Straits Times.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
Hugh Jackman's alleged affair with actress Sutton Foster behind his divorce
Australian actor Hugh Jackman's rumored affair with American actress Sutton Foster was said to be the reason his 27-year marriage ended in divorce.
Actor John Krasinski is People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'
LOS ANGELES - American actor and director John Krasinski was named People magazine's \"sexiest man alive\" for 2024 on Nov 13, taking over the mantle from Grey's Anatomy (2005 to present) actor Patrick Dempsey.
Chef Kang returns for collab with Path restaurant
Shortly after closing his one-Michelin-starred restaurant Chef Kang's on Oct 10, chef Ang Song Kang - better known as Chef Kang - is back behind the stove.
NewJeans threaten to terminate contracts if conditions not met
K-pop girl group NewJeans sent a certification of contents on Nov 13 to their agency Ador, stating they would terminate their exclusive contracts if the agency did not address certain demands, including the return of former Ador chief executive Min Hee-jin.
Impressive soloists and enjoyable romp by re:Sound
If one thinks that classical music is old-fashioned, staid and boring, one just needs to attend the latest concert by re:Sound, Singapore's first professional chamber orchestra, for a serious rethink.
Gen Z It girl Emma Chamberlain is reconsidering her dream job
The American YouTube star has a coffee company, podcast and new collaboration with Warby Parker
SCENT of SUCCESS
Luxury brands are sniffing out opportunities in the booming fragrance market, as they go to heady lengths – even debuting AI-generated scents – to earn customer loyalty
Asian giants lose more ground with stalemate
Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in stoppage time as they ground out a 0-0 draw against Australia on Nov 14, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
LIONS UNSATISFIED WITH WIN
They recognise flaws despite coming back to beat Myanmar 3-2 for Ogura's first win
Coote's welfare the priority amid new allegations
English football's referees body the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said on Nov 13 that it was taking new allegations against David Coote \"very seriously\", while European football body Uefa said it had suspended the Premier League referee.
