KOTA BHARU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Kelantan Red Warriors FC (KRW) head coach Irfan Bakti admitted that three matches into the A1 Semi Pro League season, his players are still struggling to find the back of the net.
The 74-year-old coach said the primary focus of the east coast team now is sharpening their finishing ahead of their fourth A1 Semi Pro League clash against Selangor FC II at the UPM Mini Stadium in Serdang this Thursday.
“The lack of a finisher is the main reason we have failed to secure a win. We don't have a player who can truly score goals, so training sessions are now fully focused on finishing,” he told Bernama today.
After three matches, KRW is in 15th place out of 16 teams, with two points from two draws and one defeat, and having scored only one goal so far.
To address their struggles in front of goal, Irfan said his squad has undergone intensive training to end their winless run, expressing confidence that his players are capable of securing a positive result away from home.
“The players have actually not played badly, it's just that the finishing is the problem. I want all players to raise their physical and mental levels ahead of Thursday's clash,” he said.
Interestingly, the match against Selangor FC II will be KRW's first afternoon game this season.
“This isn't just about technical aspects, but also about how players manage pressure. We need to be more focused and put in more effort to achieve our first victory,” he said.
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