Hong Kong boss Andersen calls up U23 pair for Malaysia clash after Orr and Helio drop out
- Forwards Jesse Yu and Lau Ka-kui, who have been playing in the Merlion Cup in Singapore, will travel to support the senior squad
- Matthew Orr misses trip through injury, while lost passport means Helio Concalves is unable to travel
Hong Kong boss Jorn Andersen has been forced to call up two U23 players ahead of his depleted side’s friendly against Malaysia on Tuesday, with injury and a lost passport denying him two key players.
Striker Matthew Orr has pulled out after he picked up a leg knock in the 1-1 draw with Singapore last week, while central defender Helio Concalves left his travel document in the back of a taxi and has not seen it since.
In their place, Andersen has summoned forwards Jesse Yu Joy-yin and Lau Ka-kui, as cover for the game at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Johor.
The pair have been playing in the Merlion Cup in Singapore, and will make the short trip across the border to Malaysia’s southern state.
“I watched their two games in the Merlion Cup and am happy with the results,” Andersen said. “They beat Singapore 1-0 in the first game while Lau scored in the second game against Malaysia.
“The two players just played two matches and may not be in their best condition because they may feel tired. But we have to call them for support in case there are some further injuries.”