German coach Hans Michael Weiss makes his return as head coach of the Philippine Azkals today when they take on Nepal in a friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

This will be Weiss' first coaching stint with the Azkals since 2014 and the tactician is a tad worried about one thing.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. and Weiss, 58, said the team must focused on how to remain cool, calm and collected.

The last time the Azkals played a match was back on 28 March in Doha where the they suffered a 4-0 beatdown against Jordan.

"We were focusing on tight spaces and I want to see how players deal with pressure. We had several exercises with that. They did well in certain parts but some players are coming off their holiday after a long season and we have to understand that some of them will not be the fittest but they have to adapt and get back into the rhythm," Weiss said.

"To implement a new system of play and idea takes time and requires some components, which might not be perfect at the start but we have to start eventually," he added.

'We were focusing on tight spaces and I want to see how players deal with pressure. We had several exercises with that.'

Kaya F.C.-Iloilo forward Jarvey Gayoso is expected to lead the charge up front with Kenshiro Daniels, and Patrick Reichelt backing him up.

SpVgg Greuther Fürth II midfielder Sandro Reyes will be handling the playmaking duties along with Kevin Ingreso, Hikaru Minegeshi and Mike Ott.

With Armani Aguinaldo and Santiago Rubico, who plays for the under-19 team of Atletic Madrid in Spain, out due to injuries,  the Azkals will have to bank on the likes of Daisuke Sato, Martin Steuble, Carli de Murga and Jesper Nyholm to fortify the Azkals defense.

Kuching City F.C. players Julian Schwarzer and Patrick Deyto are still fine options for the Azkals goalkeeper as Neil Etheridge is expected to play in the second friendly game against Chinese Taipei on 19 June.