Farizal Marlias comments on JDT-Selangor rivalry
Many Selangor fans do not think so following the Red Giants' unimpressive performance against an ageing Asia Warriors last Sunday in a friendly at MBPJ Stadium.
The Red Giants could only come up with a draw and never scored a goal, and their performance left Selangor coach Katsuhito Kinoshi saying: "The result was not good enough. I'm not happy. I'm completely not happy."
Former national goalkeeper Farizal Marlias, who is now an Astro pundit, was asked about the JDT-Selangor rivalry during the M-League launch at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
"JDT have the best first eleven and are well prepared," he said.
"But when it comes to Selangor, I'm not so sure. From what I've seen recently, their performance is a little concerning. Still, I hope both teams can bring a positive impact to our league."
The former JDT player said the upcoming JDT versus Selangor match will be more than just an on-pitch rivalry.
"I hope it will be an entertaining match because everyone knows when these two teams meet, things usually get very intense and heated. So, I think that atmosphere will be something to be experienced.
"At the same time, it's important to show high-quality football. We know both teams have quality, and I hope the Super League gets off to a great start," said Farizal.
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