Kuala lumpur: Harimau Malaya head coach Peter Cklamovski has assured that winger Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim is in peak condition and available for national duty, despite recent reports concerning turmoil in the player's personal life. The 46-year-old Australian tactician does not expect the off-field matters to affect the Selangor FC star's commitment and performance with the national team, adding that the coaching staff and his teammates are standing firmly behind him.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, from a football perspective, there is no effect on Mohamad Faisal. Cklamovski noted that the personal side of things is a matter for Faisal and his family. The team is fully supportive of him, and Cklamovski expressed confidence in Faisal's ability to inspire the nation through football. He emphasized that Faisal is in great shape and is managing his personal matters with full support from the team.

Cklamovski addressed questions regarding Faisal's participation in upcoming matches against Singapore and Palestine, stating that the lineup would be finalized on match day. He confirmed that Faisal is available and has been training hard, indicating his readiness for the games.

The media recently reported that Faisal's wife, Nur Syazwani Mizuana Shahril, filed for divorce. In an Instagram story attributed to her, she mentioned that the decision was difficult but necessary after unsuccessful efforts to maintain their marriage. Faisal, who won the Best Goal award at the 2023 Asian Cup, has not yet commented on the situation.

Malaysia is set to face traditional rivals Singapore, led by coach Gavin Lee, in the Causeway Derby at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. The match will be followed by a game against Palestine at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.