PETALING JAYA: Police coach Eddy Gapil admits there is little he can do to stop players from seeking better opportunities elsewhere, but hopes the tide will eventually turn for the Cops as they continue to battle financial woes off the pitch.

Police were thrashed 10-1 by Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) in the last 16, first-leg match of the Malaysia Cup on Sunday and face another daunting task in today’s return match at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.