Expensive lesson for JDT

A successfull side normally build from the back. Starting from the man between the stick, a consistent defence, a cohesive unit of midfielders and a formidable pair of forwards.

It is always a matter of balance in the starting lineup. Some says you can't win a game if there are too many generals in the team. For me, a winning team is about fielding the right set of players with the right set of system.

Identifying the best talents for a specific position, players with characters, and players with added value quality such as ability to perform when the team need him most.

These are the main areas i would like to talk about. And it is currently haunting JDT's expensive project in the league and also in the cup games.

Are the young goalkeepers good enough to meet the high expectations? At the moment, i would say they are talented and full with potential, but not consistent enough for the time being. They need to prove me wrong for the remainder of the season.

The JDT's back four never impressed me since day one of this season. Fandi Ahmad keep on changing personel on almost every game. In any one to one situation, Tuah Iskandar always end up being second best, or he received a card for late tackles. Is he the right player for that right back position? Going forward, i suggest Muslim Ahmad to play as a makeshift rightback. Defending is a priority, joining the attacks is a secondary.

Aidil Zafuan, Ahmad Tharmini, Kamarul Afiq should fight for the place in the heart of JDT's pair of centre backs. Most of their problems came after letting a high ball bounce in front of them. They are always struggle to win the second ball, and this give the opponent plenty of time to regain the possesion of the ball.

Not to forget the left back position. Irfan Ghani once show some promises with his talent, but his form declining recently. Another question, is the young lads good enough? or he needs more time to show his true quality?

In midfield, JDT's failure to win a game with a dominant's display always drew criticsm from sections of fans. Safiq Rahim, Reduan Nawi, Mohd Ezrie are not up to the mark so far.

While PBNJ very busy in trying to bring in the world finest players to their squad, i am strongly believe they need to pay an equal important attention to their fragile defence. They need to start looking for the right players with the right ability to meet the demand and high expectations of the games.