Shliakotin could potentially make his international debut against Nepal at Hong Kong Stadium on Thursday.
On June 10, the city team have an AFC Asian Cup qualifier against India, and only after that match at Kai Tak Stadium will Shliakotin start considering transfer offers from Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Shliakotin’s immediate objective is to try to unseat 104-cap Yapp Hung-fai.
“I have huge respect for him, and every goalkeeper, because this is a hard job … but I will do everything I can to show that’s my place,” Shliakotin added.
“I want to squeeze everything from my career. Football gives you emotions – positive and negative – that you can’t experience anywhere else in life.”
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