JDT centre-back Mauricio dos Santos was praised by English football news agency (link: http://Goal.com) Goal.com for his impressive marshalling of the back four in the club's convincing 2-0 win over Kedah in the Malaysia Super League on Sunday. [1/5]

Goal.com reported that Mauricio is "an invaluable member of JDT's squad" and that the Brazilian has shown great commitment to the club since arriving ahead of the 2019 campaign.

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Mauricio was forced off the pitch due to injury during the AFC Champions League group stage finale against Gyeongnam FC just days earlier, but the defensive rock returned on Sunday to completely shut out Kedah at Larkin.

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"Mauricio wanted to continue and he was very good. He always wants to play. Even though he went out in Korea and after three days of recovery, he still wanted to play for us.

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So we're very happy with his commitment as well as the rest of the team," said JDT manager Luciano Figueroa, according to

(link: http://Goal.com)

Goal.com.

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