PETALING JAYA: National coach Peter Cklamovski has defended his decision to include Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) centreback Junior Eldstal in the training camp ahead of Malaysia’s Asian Cup Group F clash against Vietnam at the Nam Dinh Stadium on March 31.

Eldstal’s selection has raised eyebrows, as the defender has yet to feature in the Super League this season and has only turned out for JDT’s second team in the A1 Semi-Pro League.