“BEST POSSIBLE VERSION” FOR ASIAN CUP
The upcoming friendlies against South American opposition also form part of Singapore’s preparations for the 2027 Asian Cup, for which the Lions qualified on merit for the first time.
The tournament was due to be held in January, but has since been postponed to December next year because of security concerns in host nation Saudi Arabia, giving Singapore an additional 11 months to prepare.
But Lee said the extra time would count for little unless the team used it to become “the best possible version” of itself before the continental tournament.
“The main question is what we’re going to do with that time. It is on us to respond well to really make sure we use the time wisely,” he added.
The Lions are in Group D of the Asian Cup, with Australia, Tajikistan and Iraq their opponents.
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