Hermans names squad for friendlies against the Netherlands

Futsal

Malta futsal coach Vic Hermans, left, has named a squad of 15 players for friendly matches against the Netherlands.

The friendlies will take place tomorrow (September 24) and Tuesday (September 25) at the National Sports School in Pembroke with both games kicking off at 6.30pm.

The squad named by Hermans, starting his second spell as Malta futsal coach, is derived from three clubs – champions Valletta FC Futsal, Luxol Futsal and Birkirkara FC Futsal.

Hermans is aware that Malta face an uphill task against the more-quoted Dutch side but hopes that these two friendlies will serve as a useful learning experience for the Maltese players.

“I know that these friendlies will be difficult for my team, especially since the domestic championship starts in October, but I’m sure this will be a useful experience for the players,” Hermans said.

“In the coming months, we will also be playing friendly games against Northern Ireland, home and away, in preparation for our participation in the FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifiers.

Entrance for the friendly matches against the Netherlands at the National Sports School on Monday and Tuesday is free.

SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Stefan Vella (Valletta); Brendon Debono (Valletta); Clint Mifsud (Luxol).

Defenders: Jovica Milijic (Valletta); Mark Zammit (Luxol); Dylan Musu (Valletta).

Wingers: Giancarlo Sammut (Luxol); Carl Azzopardi (Luxol); Aidan Micallef (Luxol); Matthew Attard (Luxol).

Forwards: George Frendo (Luxol); Andy Mangion (Luxol); Rennie Tanti (Birkirkara); Marwan Telisi (Birkirkara); Ryan Xuereb (Birkirkara).