The Thai team was absent from Chanathip and Theerathon in the friendly with Vietnam

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

Notably, the Thai team list does not have the presence of two top stars, defender Theerathon Bunmathan and striker Chanathip Songkrasin. Most likely comes from the personal reasons of these two players.

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

Meanwhile, Chanathip only played a few minutes in BG Pathum United's match in the Southeast Asian Cup, even though his parent team encountered many difficulties.

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

In addition, the Japanese military leader also summoned Thai football "prodigy" Suphanat Mueanta - currently playing for Oud-Heverlee Leuven club in the Belgian national championship.

Besides, the captain of the Golden Temple football team also puts his trust in experienced players such as Supachai Jaided, Suphanat Mueanta, Supachok Sarachat, Ekanit Panya and Nicholas Mikelson... along with some rookies such as goalkeeper Korrakot. Rayong's Pipatnadda, midfielder 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 practice 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.