AFF Suzuki Cup 2018: Thailand national team gathers 27 players, many stars are absent
(Baonghean.vn) - The Football Association of Thailand - FA has just announced a preliminary list of 27 players for the Thai national team before selecting the final list of 23 players to participate in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 which will be held later this year.
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| Thailand team. Photo: FA |
In this training session, coach Milovan Rajevac called up 4 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 9 midfielders and 4 forwards. Bright stars of Thai football who are playing abroad such as goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan (OH Leuven, Belgium), Chanathip Songkrasin (Consadole Sapporo, Japan), Teerasil Dangda (Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan) and Theerathon Bunmathan (Vissel Kobe, Japan) were not present in the Thai team competing in the AFF Cup 2018.
Although the foreign stars of Thailand have returned to the national team in recent friendly matches, they are still absent from the AFF Cup because all three teams they represent are entering the competition for tickets to the AFC Champions League next season. In addition, the AFF Cup is not part of the FIFA tournament system, so the foreign clubs have refused to release their players.
Recently, coach Milovan Rajevac shared about the absence of the above 4 players: "This will definitely affect us because the Thai team is the championship candidate. In Southeast Asia, Thailand can be considered the strongest team...
Without those stars, we are still the top contenders. I have faith in the other players’ ability to face the pressure. Under my guidance, Thailand will play as a team, will maintain the desire to win. That will help the players face the challenges from all opponents.
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| Goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan and three other players will be absent from the AFF Cup 2018 because the club refuses to release them. Photo: FA Thailand |
The AFF Cup 2018 is also a great opportunity for other players to prove themselves. If they play well, they will be motivated. They can become part of the team at the Asian Cup."
Thailand had two friendly matches with Hong Kong and Trinidad & Tobago on October 11 and 14 respectively and won both matches with a score of 1-0. At the AFF Cup, Thailand played in Group B with Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and East Timor.
In group A are Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos.
LIST OF 27 THAI PLAYERS GATHERING TO PREPARE FOR AFF CUP 2018
GOALKEEPER
1. Siwaraksa Sungnoen - Buriram United Football Club
2. Chatchai Budprom - Singh Chiang Rai United
3. Kwanchai Suklom - Buriram United Football Club
4. Saranon Anuin - Singh Chiang Rai United
DEFENDER
5. Manuel Bihr - True Bangkok United
6. Mika Chunuonsee - True Bangkok United
7. Suphan Thongsong - Suphanburi Football Club
8. Sasalak Haiprakhon - Buriram United Football Club
9. Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri - Buriram United Football Club
10. Philip Roller - Ratchaburi Mitr Phol Football Club
11. Chalermpong Kerdkaew - Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda Football Club
12. Marco Ballini - Chainat Hornbill Football Club
13. Kevin Deeromram - Port Football Club
14. Pansa Hemviboon - Buriram United Football Club
MIDFIELDER
15. Ratthanakorn Maikami - Buriram United Football Club
16. Anon Amornlerdsak - Bangkok Glass Football Club
17. Sumanya Purisai - True Bangkok United
18. Sanrawat Dechmitr - True Bangkok United
19. Pokklaw Anan - True Bangkok United
20. Thitipan Puangchan - Bangkok Glass Football Club
21. Tanaboon Kesarat- Bangkok Glass Football Club
22. Nurul Sriyankem - Port Football Club
23. Pakorn Prempak - Port Football Club
FORWARD
24. Adisak Kraisorn - SCG Muangthong United
25. Supachai Jaided - Buriram United Football Club
26. Chananan Pombuppha - Suphanburi Football Club
27. Mongkol Tossakrai - Police Tero Football Club
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