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Key players' absence against Malaysia chance for younger Jordan players to shine

The absence of Jordan key players in their friendly match against Malaysia is a chance for the younger players on head coach Vital Borkelmans' squad to shine.

According to Astro Arena (in Bahasa Melayu), club duties have delayed the arrival of nine Jordan players in Malaysia ahead of the encounter, which will be played at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. They will only be ready for the Middle Eastern side's Group B World Cup qualification match against Chinese Taipei on September 5.

"The absence of our key players is a chance for the younger players to shine.