Norsharul believes Red Devils can be vulnerable in defence

By ERIC SAMUEL

PETALING JAYA: National striker Norsharul Idlan Talaha believes Manchester United can be vulnerable at the back.

The 23-year-old UPB-MyTeam FC striker with 10 goals to his credit in the Super League said that every team had their strong and weak points.

“There is no doubt that United are a great side but there is always the element of luck for us to seize upon a golden opportunity at goal,” he said.

Norsharul said that although the Red Devils boast of having a star-studded backline, including goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar and towering defenders Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, they were not invincible.

“For us to score against United is as good as having won the match,” he said.

Norsharul will lead the Malaysian charge in attack in the match at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tomorrow. He assumes the role of chief striker following the omission of Mohd Safee Sali and Mohd Nizaruddin Yusop from the national team.

However, Norsharul will get midfield support from seasoned campaigners Mohd Amri Yahyah and Indra Putra Mahayuddin.

“It is an honour to start in the first 11 against United. Hopefully, we can give them a good fight,” said Norsharul, who wants to pursue a more serious playing career away from home.

“I think it is time for us (Malaysian players) to come out of the shell,” said Norsharul of his plans to secure a contract with a club from a neighbouring country, Singapore, Indonesia or Thailand.

He said that unless the local players took the bold step forward, the standard of the Malaysian game would remain stagnant.

“I hear most of the time players wishing to ply their trade in Europe. But it is sad that none has really made it. I feel it would be better to consider moving to teams in the region first before taking the big leap to Europe,” said Norsharul.

“If Indonesian top guns like Bambang Pamungkas and Elie Aiboy can come to Malaysia and make a name for themselves, we should also be prepared to go abroad and improve our game.”

The Terengganu-born Norsharul, whose future with UPB-MyTeam is hanging in the balance, added that the presence of the foreign players, Keita Mandjou and Traore Abdoulaye, helped him become a better player when he was with Perak three seasons ago.

“I gained a lot playing alongside these foreign players. If we are not going to be exposed to a top field of teams, then, it defeats the purpose playing among ourselves with no real purpose,” he said.

credit to, The Star online.

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