Injured Endrick Dos Santos ruled out as Harimau Malaya face Philippines in must-win ASEAN Cup clash

Malaysia's national football team, Harimau Malaya, faces a significant setback as key midfielder Endrick Dos Santos has been ruled out of their final ASEAN Cup group match against the Philippines. The player confirmed his unavailability due to injury, which also caused him to miss the previous game against Thailand.

Dos Santos, who was injured during the team's dominant 4-0 victory over Laos, conveyed his unwavering support for his teammates through a social media post. "I cannot help on the field, but all my positive spirit is always with the players. Come on, let's fight together for the country!" he wrote, aiming to lift team morale.

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I cannot help on the field, but all my positive spirit is always with the players. Come on, let's fight together for the country!

The team, currently with six points, needs a victory against the Philippines to guarantee a place in the semi-finals. Adding to the uncertainty, the availability of right-back Jimmy Raymond is also in doubt after he sustained an injury during the match against Thailand. Coach Tan Cheng Hoe is closely monitoring Raymond's condition and will assess his options if the defender cannot play.

Harimau Malaya's path to the semi-finals hinges on this critical match, and the team will need to overcome these personnel challenges to secure their progression in the tournament.

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I hope his injury is not serious and he can play against the Philippines on Saturday.