SINGAPORE – After suffering a catalogue of injuries in 2025, forward Faris Ramli hopes his run of bad luck is finally over, as he aims to be fit and firing for both club and country.

The 33-year-old was first hit with a groin injury at the start of the year, after featuring in Singapore’s run to the Asean Championship semi-finals in December. He was sidelined for two months.

Not long after returning to action, Faris then hyper-extended his right knee and had to return to the treatment room.

Following his return, he then hurt his right hamstring while playing against Bangladesh in an Asian Cup qualifier in June.

That ruled him out for the international friendly against Malaysia (September) and the Lions’ Asian Cup qualifying double-header against India (October).

Now, he has not only been given a clean bill of health since October, but also received a recall on Nov 4 to the national squad for this month’s international window.

When asked about his call-up, he told The Straits Times: “It’s normal for me, to be honest, because that’s my aim... before that, the two windows were unlucky due to injuries.

“This year has been full of downs for me injury wise.

“So I’m trying to get back as fit as possible and as injury free as possible and that’s my goal.

“It’s a bit sad for me, but at the same time, it’s a motivation for me to come back even stronger... to be even more well-prepared for the season for BG Tampines Rovers and at the same time for the national team.”

National interim coach Gavin Lee said: “Faris has overcome quite a few challenges en route to his return to action, and that shows his desire to get back and contribute on the pitch.

“We will manage him and all players according to their condition, to allow them the best chance to succeed.”