The LionsXII are going through their shakiest spell defensively all season – which is not going to be helped by a severely depleted backline ahead of tonight’s Malaysian Super League game against Kuala Lumpur in Malacca.
Izwan Mahbud returned from a two-month injury last night in place of Hyrulnizam Juma'at. But it was not a happy return for the 22-year-old as he conceded three goals to allow Kedah to come back and force a draw.
Father-to-be Shahril Ishak will miss the LionsXII's match against Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday as his wife is due to give birth to their first child this month.