YANGON: Defender Ahmad Khuzaimi Piee could be ruled out of the AFF Cup after sustaining an injury in the 1-0 win over Myanmar in Yangon on Wednesday.
Khuzaimi, who played in the heart of the defence before he was substituted in the first half stoppage time, was using crutches when he boarded the team bus after the match at Thuwunna Stadium.
He was also on crutches when the team left Yangon today.
National coach Kim Pan Gon has been tight-lipped over Khuzaimi's condition and whether he will be available when Harimau Malaya play Laos on Saturday.
"I will meet with our medical team to check on Khuzaimi's condition. Of course, the goal is to protect any player who is injured. Hopefully, it is just a knock," said Pan Gon.
Malaysia defeated Myanmar in a Group B game thanks to Faisal Halim's goal from a Safawi Rasid pass in the 52nd minute.
In another match, Vietnam thrashed Laos 6-0 in Vientiane.
Malaysia will host Laos at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Saturday.