Sabah look to sign off in style
Published on: Friday, October 21, 2016
Kota Kinabalu: Rhinos coach Johnny Dominicus urged his players to go out with a bang at the Likas Stadium when they take on UiTM in the Premier League match at 8.15pm tonight (Friday).The team who are already assured of their place in next season's Premier League are playing their last match of the season in front of their own fans, and Johnny wants his team to sign off in style."Although we are safe from relegation this season, it doesn't mean that we will take the last match lightly.ADVERTISEMENT "We need to get a victory in front of the home fans and the management for their support, especially playing at home even though we failed to qualify for the Malaysia Cup or win any trophies this season," he said.However, the team will have to make do without two of their regulars again after Azizan Nordin and Rawilson Batuil both have to sit out the match."Preparation for the match has gone well and smoothly but unfortunately we will be missing Azizan and Rawilson again with both players unable to see action due to their match suspension following their sixth yellow card."We are ready for the match even without them because I believe there is enough depth in the squad and players are available to fill their shoes. As for our import player Muamer (Salibasic), he is still not fully recovered yet from his injury but he had started training with the team and he may play in the second half," he added.ADVERTISEMENT Meanwhile, Johnny, who took over the coaching role after Vjeran Simunic was given the new post as technical director, said the fate of the present players lies with the new coach next season.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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"I already have in mind who to keep in this team for next season but we have to wait for the decision from the management first.
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"Who is going to coach the team next season will decide on the fate of most of the players because each individual coach has his own view of what type of players he needs for the team."