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The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
JDT coach Muñoz demands defensive improvement after 5-3 win
JOHOR DARUL TA'ZIM (JDT) head coach Xisco Muñoz stressed the need for defensive improvement despite his side's 5-3 win over Negeri Sembilan FC. The match, held at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, saw JDT triumph in a high-scoring Malaysia Super League encounter. Muñoz admitted his team started slowly, allowing early transitions that led to defensive lapses. 'Today we were sleeping a little bit in the first minutes and gave them space to score from transitions,' he said in the post-match press conference. He urged his players to be more consistent and prioritise clean sheets moving forward. 'We need to be more consistent, stronger in both areas, and prioritise clean sheets,' Muñoz added. The Spaniard highlighted the importance of learning from such situations as the league progresses. 'I think we are just now in the first part of the league, so we need to learn about the situations,' he explained. He emphasised the need for adaptability in different match scenarios. 'We need to understand what to do when we play at home, when we play away, what happens in the first minutes, and we need to be aggressive,' Muñoz said. Negeri Sembilan exploited JDT's defensive weaknesses with quick transitions and set-pieces. 'The first goal came from a transition... they have great pace along the flanks,' Muñoz noted. He acknowledged his team's slow reaction in defending subsequent goals. Muñoz also called for better decision-making in attacking phases. 'We need to stay calmer in the final third to make better decisions,' he said. Despite defensive concerns, he praised JDT's attacking output, including 25 shots and two set-piece goals. Jon Irazabal stood out with a brace, while Joao Figueiredo and Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi also contributed. Substitute Bergson da Silva secured the win with a late strike in extra time. Muñoz thanked the home fans but noted attendance was affected by weekday scheduling. 'I hope the next game, maybe we will have more people supporting us,' he said. - Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
MuÑoz Urges Stronger Defence After JDT Edges Negeri Sembilan In Eight-goal Thriller
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) head coach Xisco Muñoz has urged for greater consistency and defensive discipline from his players despite their 5-3 victory over Negeri Sembilan FC in a thrilling Malaysia Super League encounter at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium last night. Muñoz acknowledged that JDT started the match sluggishly, conceding early transitions that exposed defensive vulnerabilities. 'Today we were sleeping a little bit in the first minutes and gave them space to score from transitions… we need to be more consistent, stronger in both areas, and prioritise clean sheets,' he said in a post-match press conference last night. bootstrap slideshow The Spaniard emphasised the importance of learning from such situations and adapting as the league progresses. 'I think we are just now in the first part of the league. So, we need to learn about the situations. We need to understand what to do when we play at home, when we play away, what happens in the first minutes, and we need to be aggressive,' Muñoz added. Muñoz pointed out that Negeri Sembilan took advantage of their speed down the wide channels, catching JDT off guard in defending quick set-pieces and fast transitions. 'The first goal came from a transition… they have great pace along the flanks, and we prepared for such situations in training,' he said, adding that the team was slow in defending the later goals. He also called for greater composure in attack, emphasising the need for his players to stay calmer in the final third to make better decisions. Despite conceding three goals, he praised JDT's attacking performance, highlighting their 25 shots, numerous corners earned, and two goals scored from set pieces.
Sinar Daily
08-07-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
JDT retains status as Malaysia's most valuable football team
This high valuation is attributed to the addition of three heritage players and several quality foreign imports, bringing head coach Xisco Muñoz's squad to 39 players in total. Jairo Da Silva (centre) is currently the second most valuable player in the JDT squad with a market value of RM4.4 million. – Photo: Johor Southern Tigers SHAH ALAM - Super League giants Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have further cemented their status as Malaysia's most valuable football club, with the Southern Tigers now valued at €14.08 million (RM71.8 million), according to the latest figures from football market analysis site Transfermarkt. This high valuation was attributed to the addition of three heritage players and several quality foreign imports, bringing head coach Xisco Muñoz's squad to 39 players in total. The most valuable player in the current JDT lineup was new Harimau Malaya heritage striker Joao Figueiredo, who was valued at €2 million (RM9.96 million) following his confirmed signing with the club. The most valuable player in the current JDT squad is the new Harimau Malaya heritage striker, Joao Figueiredo (left), who is valued at €2 million (RM9.96 million). – Photo: Johor Southern Tigers Brazilian striker Jairo Da Silva ranked second at €900,000 (RM4.4 million), followed by fellow heritage player Jon Irazabal at €600,000 (RM3 million). Hector Hevel, who joined from Portuguese club Portimonense, was estimated to be worth €400,000 (RM2 million). Meanwhile, the most valuable local player in the squad remained JDT's standout star Arif Aiman Mohd Hanapi, a four-time Most Valuable Player at the National Football Awards, with a market value of €650,000 (RM3.2 million). So far, JDT has signed eight new players for the 2025/2026 season: Irazabal, Hevel, Figueiredo, Jairo, Antonio Glauder, Ibrahim Manusi, Moussa Sidibe and Jonathan Silva, with the combined value of these new signings amounting to approximately RM28 million. This aggressive recruitment strategy involving top-tier heritage and foreign players is part of JDT's serious preparations for next season's Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE), the Asean Club Championship (ACC) and domestic competitions in the Malaysian League. The club also released 11 players at the end of last season, including Jese Rodriguez, Alvaro Gonzalez, Jordi Amat, Murilo Henrique, Jonathan Viera, Roque Mesa and Anselmo de Moraes, as well as local players Safiq Rahim, Farizal Marlias, Izham Tarmizi and Ramadhan Saifullah, whose contracts were not renewed. Despite these reinforcements, JDT's current market value has dipped slightly from last season's figure of €17.2 million (RM85.62 million), when the club had bolstered its squad for the ACLE group stage. However, the club's valuation was expected to rise again should JDT continue its pursuit of high-calibre signings in line with its ambitious goal of qualifying for the FIFA Club World Cup in the future. Next season is set to be one of JDT's most challenging yet, with the club competing in three major tournaments namely the Malaysian League, ACC and ACLE. More Like This
