The Times of Malta’s selection of the best players for the weekend of September 20-21 included only three Maltese players, all hailing from Valletta FC.

Such a situation is, in my opinion, very disturbing.

Does it underline the dearth of local talent? Does it reflect the lack of physical fitness of the local breed when compared to foreign players who are lasting the pace better? Or does it mean that foreign players outnumber local players in the Premier League?

In view of our impending international commitments, this miserable situation does not augur well in our efforts to improve our international standing.

I honestly hope that I am proved wrong and that the daring spirit shown in our last encounter against Croatia will prevail.

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