Thailand team will be without Chanathip, Theerathon when making friends with Vietnam

On the afternoon of August 27, coach Ishii Masatada announced the list of 25 players called up to the Thai national team, preparing for the Tam Tam Hoa international friendly tournament in Vietnam in early September.

Notably, the list of the Thai team does not include the participation of two top stars, defender Theerathon Bunmathan and striker Chanathip Songkrasin. It is likely due to personal reasons of these two players.

Previously, Theerathon Bunmathan was also absent from Buriram United's away match against Hanoi Police at the Southeast Asian Club Championship, which took place on August 22. The reason was not disclosed by the home team.

Meanwhile, Chanathip also only played a few minutes in BG Pathum United's match in the Southeast Asian Cup C1, despite many difficulties for his home team.

The absence of two key players will leave a void in the Thai squad. Therefore, coach Ishii Masatada chose replacement names such as Sasalak Haiprakon (Theerathon position) or Weerathep, Supachok ( Chanathip position).

In addition, the Japanese coach also called up the "throne" of Thai football, Suphanat Mueanta - currently playing for Oud-Heverlee Leuven club in the Belgian national championship.

In addition, the captain of the Golden Temple team also put his faith in experienced players such as Supachai Jaided, Suphanat Mueanta, Supachok Sarachat, Ekanit Panya and Nicholas Mikelson... along with some new players such as Rayong's goalkeeper Korrakot pipatnadda, center back Songwut Kraikruan, defender Waris Choolthong, midfielder William Weidersjo, striker Patrick Gustavsson.

According to the plan, the Thai team will gather on September 2 and have 3 days of training before moving to Vietnam on September 5.

According to the LPBank Cup 2024 international friendly tournament schedule, coach Ishii's team will meet the Russian team at 8:00 p.m. on September 7 and the Vietnam team at 8:00 p.m. on September 10.