The possible starting XI, except for Michael Kempter, for PMNFT vs.Tajikistan this June 10 vs. Tajikistan. PFF
By: Gil Moriones
MANILA -- After his cited absence last March, the presence of Gerrit Holtmann will surely in the books after he was included to the 24-man squad released by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) for their Asian Cup Qualifiers match vs. Tajikistan this June 10.
The Bundesliga veteran from VFL Bonchum will potentially play his long-awaited first official match on New Clark City Stadium at Capas, Tarlac. His absence on their routing 4-1 victory vs. Maldives was earlier anticipated due to his club's struggle from relegation and his sustained injury.
The outgoing Persib Bandung keeper, who won their championship in the Indonesian first division, Kevin Ray Mendoza will lead the team as goalkeepers together with Quincy Kammeraad and young Nicholas Guimares.
Paul and Jeff Tabinas will form the defender's core alongside with Santi Rublico, Jesper Nyholm, Adrian Ugelvik, Josef Baccay, Scott Woods, and Amani Aguinaldo.
The football wonderkid Sandro Reyes and the best man who performed well last outing Randy Schneider will be with Manny Ott, Zico Bailey, John Lucero, Christian Rontini and Oskari Kekkonen as Midfielders.
Finally, the prospect and left winger from Padrubice, Andre Leipold will possibly make his debut as PMNFT. He will be with Holtmann, Dov Cariño, Dylan DeMuynck, Bjorn Kristensen, and Jarvey Gayoso for attacking department.
The Nationals training camp will start on June 2 with Reyes and Aguinaldo will attend after their stint in their ASEAN All Star's friendly match vs. Manchester United on May 28.
The Tajikistan national football team released also their 23-man squad which they will go first in Phenom Pehn for their friendly against Cambodia in June 5 before the main event.
Some of the players called by the Tajikistan were already familiar to the Philippine team in their last duel way back in 2024 Kings Cup where the PMNFT beat the Tajiks, 3-0, to hail in the podium finish.
Both teams are sharing one win but Philippines leading the Group A possessing +3 goal difference due to their big 4-1 win vs. Maldives while Tajikistan only settled a 1-0 vs. impressive Timor Leste.
The winner for this match will solo flight the Group A leadership before the October last home match vs. Timor Leste.
.jpg)
