U.23 Malaysia star worried because stepfather had a stroke, Coach Nafuzi said something surprising about U.23 Vietnam

According to Metro , Haqimi Azim Rosli's stepfather had a stroke on December 7. He is currently in critical condition and is being closely monitored by doctors. Haqimi Azim Rosli has been informed of the incident but he cannot return home because the U.23 Malaysia team is about to have an important match in the group stage of the 33rd SEA Games, against U.23 Vietnam (December 11).

Journalist Farah Azharie expressed: “Haqimi Azim Rosli is a very important player in the formation that coach Nafuzi Zain is building at U.23 Malaysia. Haqimi Azim Rosli has good strength and speed, extremely dangerous. However, Haqimi Azim Rosli's journey to SEA Games 33 seems to be very difficult as he is carrying a heavy heart, always in a state of anxiety because of the condition of his relatives”.

Sao U.23 Malaysia bất an vì cha dượng đột quỵ, HLV Nafuzi nói điều bất ngờ về U.23 Việt Nam- Ảnh 1. — Haqimi Azim Rosli was one of the players who scored in the match against U.23 Laos, helping U.23 Malaysia win 4-1.

On December 8, the U.23 Malaysia winger also posted on his personal page: “I want everyone to pray for my stepfather, who is currently in critical condition after a stroke. Our family is going through a very difficult time.

I still believe that everyone's prayers and support can give my father the strength to continue fighting. I pray that Allah will give my father the best recovery and facilitate his treatment. At the same time, I thank everyone for their prayers and encouragement. May Allah bless all your kindness."

“Before the decisive match with U.23 Vietnam, U.23 Malaysia is facing a huge challenge in terms of force. U.23 Malaysia currently does not have enough of the best stars, causing coach Nafuzi Zain to have many difficulties in assembling the squad and operating tactics. Now, the anxiety of Malaysian fans has started to increase again when Haqimi Azim Rosli's condition was revealed,” commented Stadium Astro channel.

Coach Nafuzi Zain: U.23 Vietnam is stronger than U.23 Malaysia

As of the afternoon of December 8, U.23 Malaysia is training with 19 players. Captain Ubaidullah Shamsul has just played for Terengganu FC in the 1-1 draw with Kuching City in the Malaysian Super League on December 5 and has been allowed to join U.23 Malaysia at the 33rd SEA Games. Ubaidullah Shamsul's presence is considered very important for U.23 Malaysia at this time as he possesses great talent as well as extensive experience playing both domestically and internationally.

After the training session, Coach Nafuzi Zain also suddenly appeared before the Malaysian media in a cheerful mood. When asked about the upcoming match with U.23 Vietnam, the 47-year-old coach commented: “I have watched many matches of U.23 Vietnam. In particular, during the journey of U.23 Vietnam to win the 2025 Southeast Asian U.23 Championship, I also followed very closely. They deserved to be crowned and of course I think U.23 Vietnam is a very strong team, not easy to face.”

Sao U.23 Malaysia bất an vì cha dượng đột quỵ, HLV Nafuzi nói điều bất ngờ về U.23 Việt Nam- Ảnh 2. — U.23 Malaysia (yellow shirt) will compete with U.23 Vietnam in the final round for the top spot in Group B.

The coach of the U.23 Malaysia team added: “In my observation, U.23 Vietnam has many players with good speed and technique. Their players also seem to be very mature because they have played a lot in the country. Therefore, in the upcoming match, U.23 Vietnam is still somewhat rated higher than U.23 Malaysia. But to qualify for the semi-finals, we will try to win, thereby taking the top spot in the group.”

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