Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) are expected to take a cautious approach when they face Selangor in today’s semi-final return leg of the Malaysia Cup at Shah Alam Stadium.
Goalkeeper Farizal Marlias believes that his team will face anxious moments as Selangor are equally driven to reach the final.
In last week’s first leg, JDT were lucky to edge Selangor 2-1 as the visitors dominated the match in Larkin.
“It will be challenging as we will be playing at Selangor’s fortress. However, we are ready to face them. Throughout the week, we have been ironing out of weaknesses, and I believe we are ready.
“Surely, Selangor will be aggressive as they need the goals. We need to be calm and also avoid making mistakes in our half.
“My job will be to deny Selangor from scoring goals. I am mentally and physically ready for the challenge,” said Farizal.
JDT will have all their regulars available except for striker Diogo Santo, who is still recovering from an injury. However, his absence is not expected to affect JDT’s strength in attack as forwards Gonzalo Cabrera, Safawi Rasid and Syafiq Ahmad are fit.