After the defeat at the 31st SEA Games, the Malaysian Football Federation did not set a specific goal for the U23 team in the U23 Asian Finals to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The General Secretary of FAM only hopes that U23 Malaysia will pass the group stage and gain experience for the 32nd SEA Games next year.

"Earlier we set our sights on reaching the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Championship, but we want to withdraw our words. I hope Malaysia U23 can learn from the experience of the top continental teams participating in this tournament. FAM no We must be cowards, but we must be realistic when setting our goals.

Thus, U23 Malaysia will be able to play comfortably and without any pressure. Hopefully, this is a useful opportunity for friction," said FAM Secretary General - Mr. Mohd Saifuddin Abu Bakar.At the 31st SEA Games, Malaysia U23 lost to Vietnam in the semi-finals and could not win against Indonesia in the match. bronze medal.

Previously, FAM President Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin believed that Malaysia U23 still had a chance despite falling into a very difficult group. Malaysia U23 will meet South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam respectively in Group C.

“The AFC U23 Championship is the next task for U23 Malaysia after the 31st SEA Games. The players have to maintain focus because this is a much more difficult tournament. We will face defending champion Korea and two traditional regional rivals, Thailand and Vietnam in Group C. The opponents are very strong but that doesn't mean we don't have a chance," he said. speak.