Hong Kong boss fury at Chinese clubs after Asian Cup squad withdrawals, says players stopped from taking part


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Hong Kong coach Jorn Andersen has accused several Chinese clubs of stopping some of his best players from taking part in next month’s Asian Cup qualification matches in India – even though Fifa regulations say they have to release them. Andersen said he had received letters from Vas Nunez, Leung Nok-hang and Sandro, three of the six players plying their trade on the mainland, asking not to be included in the squad for the upcoming tournament, and accused the clubs of pressuring them into the decision. He is also expecting to lose the services of Tan Chun-lok and Li Ngai-hoi,...