While Malaysia U-22 head coach Datuk Ong Kim Swee is excited at the potential shown by talented young forward Luqman Hakim Shamsuddin, he is more interested in letting the youngster grow at his own pace.
The 17-year old forward, who will sign with Belgian club KV Kortrijk when he turns 18 next year and recently appeared on The Guardian's best 60 world young footballers list, is apparently on Kim Swee's preliminary call-up list for the coming 2019 SEA Games.
"Luqman is already on my list, but his selection in the final squad depends on how he performs in training and friendly matches.