Suresh looking to the future (The Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR's L. Suresh intends to make up for last season's
frustrations.
 Suresh, who turns 25 on Sept 11, was not even sure of making the final
pre-Asian Cup squad but he is suddenly in contention for a first 11 berth.
 It is the consequence of a convincing performance during the United Arab
Emirates tour last week.
 Suresh made his mark when he came on as a substitute in Malaysia's
second match against the Oman Olympic side.
 He replaced Idris Kadir when Malaysia were already 4-0 down.
 But Suresh started among the first 11 in Malaysia's third and final
match against Kazakhstan which ended 1-1 and coach Wan Jamak Wan Hassan
has indicated he will maintain that line-up for the pre-Asian Cup
competition.
 Suresh was not even among the reserves in the opening match against the
Abu Dhabi Selection which Malaysia won 2-1.
 "I am really hungry for some top level action after being inactive most
of last season," said Suresh. "I am glad all my problems are behind."
 He played in the Chiangmai Sea Games but landed himself in trouble over
his M-League team for the new season on his return.
 He signed for Negri Sembilan but changed his mind to remain with KL.
 The controversy was finally resolved when Negri Sembilan FA decided to
drop claims over him.
 Earlier in the year, Suresh was among the infamous `Disco Six' and was
banned three months by the FA of Malaysia.
 Of the six who sneaked out from centralised training for the Merdeka
Tournament, only Suresh and Rizal Sukiman are back in the team.
 "Helping Malaysia qualify for the Asian Cup final rounds will my
priority, said Suresh.
 "I believe we can make the final rounds and I would like to play a role
in our matches with Indonesia and India.
 "I would love to get back at Indonesia who beat us 3-0 in the Chiangmai
Sea Games."
 Suresh is very comfortable at left midfield and hopes to play in that
position with KL in the new season.
 Suresh took the four-day break for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya to
return to his hometown in Gopeng to be with his family.
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