We've managed the recovery well, and the boys are mentally prepared. But we expect a battle," tukas Jackson.

Proses pemulihan fisik pemain dikelola maksimal oleh staf kepelatihan Buriram United untuk mengantisipasi perubahan strategi dari Selangor FC.

"It will be important for us to have him back. I know he will be eager to play," ungkap Jackson.

Kondisi mental dan fisik pemain menjadi fokus utama pertahanan gelar juara di markas sendiri.

"The second leg will be a different game but we know how to manage the recovery process and prepare the boys physically and mentally for the game because this tie is not over," tutup Jackson.

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