Video footage appears to show Al-Shamrani shoving a fan who was leaning over the tunnel as he made his way out before Tuesday night's international at Simonds Stadium, which his team lost 4-1.

The recently crowned Asian Player of the Year then shouted back toward the spectators before being calmed by team-mates.

The incident is likely to heighten concerns that Al-Shamrani will cop sledging from fans during the Asian Cup after he made headlines last month for headbutting and spitting at Western Sydney Wanderers defender Matthew Spiranovic.

He copped a six-game ban for spitting, plus an additional two for headbutting the Australia international while playing for Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League final defeat to the Wanderers.

His suspensions only apply to Champions League matches so he is free to play for his country at the Asian Cup.

However, Saudi Arabia's other scheduled warm-up match, against South Korea on 4 January, is to be played at Western Sydney's home ground, Parramatta Stadium, and is currently designated as open to the public.