Relief for Immigration coach following new ruling
Yusri, whose team have just been promoted from the A1 Semi-Pro League, are really short on players.
Immigration have to build their Super League squad from scratch, as they have no access to feeder teams or youth squads from the President's Cup.
Following the MFL announcement, each team can now have a total registration of up to 33 players.
And for Immigration, that could be the difference between surviving or sinking in the Super League.
"It's a huge relief. We're not like the other established clubs who can fall back on their youth set-ups or development players," said Yusri.
"This MFL move really helps us fill gaps and find the right balance on the pitch."
The MFL decision came following appeals from several clubs — especially newly promoted sides — asking for leniency in players registration.
Yusri now has more flexibility in getting players for specific roles, which is crucial to his plans.
Despite the local players boost, Yusri said: "We'll rely heavily on our foreign players as well. It's going to be a massive test. We need everyone, local or foreign, to step up."
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