CHELSEA are coming with their best but the FA of Malaysia also sprang a surprise yesterday when it announced that France-based Titus James Palani has been asked to return for the friendlies against India (Thursday) and the English club (July 29).
Titus is returning to Malaysia today but national coach B. Sathianathan said he will have to prove himself.

"He has to fight for a place among the 22 players to be registered for the match. We don't know how fit he is or whether he has he been playing competitive football but we will give him a try," said Sathianathan during a press conference on the Chelsea match in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

Malaysia leave for the India friendly, to be played in Hyderabad, on Tuesday.

"'The India match is important for us to improve our ranking and also prepare for the Asean Championship. I have included nine Under-23 players."
Meanwhile, Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard, Nicolas Anelka, Ashley Cole, Joe Cole, Peter Cech and new signings Deco and Jose Bosingwa are some of the stars arriving on July 27. The match two days later is at the Shah Alam Stadium.

Julian Kam, CEO of promoter ProEvents, said 20,000 tickets have been sold and fans have been urged to get them fast the match has also attracted the interest of fans from neighbouring countries.

For details, contact 03-78807999 or visit www.ticketpro.com.my.

Tickets are priced RM33, RM53, RM83 and RM103.

Source: NST