JDT is having a successful pre-season in Dubai, UAE as they won 2 international friendly matches against European clubs, setting up a new standard for the Malaysian champion.
The best result for JDT was when they beat Russian giant, Lokomotiv Moscow 1-0 scored by the best Malaysian footballer at the moment, Arif Aiman Hanapi.
JDT also won 1-0 against Bulgarian club, Levski Sofia, even though the game ended earlier due to controversial incident.
Not only that, The Southern Tigers also beat UAE club, Fursan Hispania with a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Overall, JDT won 3 out of 5 matches, with another 2 games defeat against FC Rostov and Zenit St Petersburg.
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“This was exactly the match we needed to keep us humble and be on our toes before the start of the 2023 season,” said JDT manager, Esteban Solari.
“Playing opponents of a higher standard, which in this case was the Russian champions who play in the UEFA Champions League, will allow us to learn and improve.
“That’s the only way we can get even better and stronger.
He also said there is a possibility JDT will have preseason in Europe next year.
With successful preseason, 2023 could be another great year for JDT.
“Remember. New year, new agenda and new projects,” said Tengku Mahkota Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
“I want JDT fans to look back on the beginning and the journey of our club. There have been various achievements, developments and historical moments created.
“Everything we have done since 2013 from videos on social media, commercial strategy, football development, infrastructure, and many more have only been followed from the three or four years until today. Even the way we celebrate our club’s success every year is extraordinary.
“Only senseless people deny and cannot accept the fact that we are the trailblazers of local football. In this new era, our approach is different. On and off the pitch. No more storylines.
“Everything done by us will be a shorter, sharper, simpler and classier approach. This year is the year we ‘Elevate the Game’. Coming soon… Enjoy!”.