Zeljko Anicic selects squad for third futsal training camp

The Malta futsal squad will convene for another training stage next week, culminating in a friendly tournament also involving a shadow squad and the foreign futsal players based  in Malta.

Malta futsal coach Zeljko Anicic has made some changes from the 20-strong squad for last month’s training camp. Swieqi United Futsal goalkeeper Adem Zouari has been selected to the national squad for the first time along with team-mate Michael Borg.

The experienced Luxol St Andrews trio of Mark Zammit, Marrwan Telisi and Dylan Musù have also been recalled together with experienced Valletta player George Frendo.

The training stage at the National Sport School in Pembroke gets underway on Monday with all the players and coaching staff taking a COVID-19 test in accordance with health protocols.

In line with the Malta FA’s vision for the development of futsal, this training camp – the third in four months – is an opportunity for the coaches to assess the level and form of the players while introducing more promising youngsters to the national set-up as part of their career progression.

MALTA A SQUAD

Goalkeepers
Clint Mifsud (Valletta Futsal), Dylan Cacciatolo (UOM Futsal), Brandon Debono (Valletta Futsal), Adem Zouari (Swieqi Futsal).

Players
Marrwan Telisi, Giancarlo Sammut, Dylan Musù, Andy Mangion, Mark Zammit (Luxol St Andrews Futsal), Claudio Venuto, Melvin Borg, Andrè Ciancio, George Frendo (Valletta FC Futsal), Armando Gjepali (Mellieħa Futsal), Aaron Montebello, Karl Sciortino, Michael Borg (Swieqi United Futsal), Cleaven Portelli, Stefan Camilleri, Neil Cauchi (UOM Futsal).

Shadow Squad
Steven Camilleri, Dylan Pace (Swieqi United Futsal), Denzil Pisani, Ryan Xuereb (Mellieħa Futsal), Jean Noel Azzopardi (Naxxar Futsal), Dylan Mintoff, Aiden Caruana (UOM Futsal), Nathan Cope (Luxol St Andrews Futsal).

TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME
Friday, 29th January (8pm) –
 Malta A vs Foreigners Selection
Saturday, 30th January (4.30pm) – Malta A vs Malta B
Sunday, 31st January (4.30pm) – Malta B vs Foreigners Selection