Filipino-British midfielder Chris Greatwich has tweeted that he has decided to withdraw from the Philippine Azkals who are preparing to battle the Mongolians this February.Due to my work commitments in the US it means I have to withdraw from the squad he said.Nevertheless, Greatwich believes the Azkals will remain a force to reckon with in the AFC Challenge Cup.
The team is still extremely strong and I am sure the team will do well in my absence he said.Greatwich added that he is still willing to play for the Azkals in the future.
I have told Dan Palami team manager the door is not closed on me playing in future competitions.His younger brother Simon will be joining the team instead.The Azkals will play against a younger Mongolian team at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City on February 9.
Greatwich has been playing for the national team since 2004.He is best remembered for scoring crucial goals for the Azkals in the AFF Suzuki Cup last December.
Greatwich bolstered the team in its 1-1 draw with football powerhouse Singapore. He also scored the opening goal in the Philippines 2-0 victory over then defending champion Vietnam.The Azkals eventually made it into the Suzuki Cup semifinals following a 0-0 draw with Myanmar but lost to Indonesia.
