(VOVWORLD) - Thailand coach Akira Nishino just finallized the 24-player list to prepare for the battles against Malaysia and Vietnam in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers.
Akira Nishino on Tuesday announced their strongest team for the two important November matches.
On the roster are goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan (OH Leuven, Belgium), defender Theerathon Bunmathan (Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan), Tristan Do (Bangkok United), midfielders Chanathip Songkrasin (Consadole Sapporo, Japan), and Supachok Sarachat (Buriram United) , and strikers Teerasil Dangda (Muangthong United) and Supachai Jaided (Buriram United).
Thailand has added centerbacks Manuel Bihr (1.84m) and Elias Dolah (1.96m). Both were trained in Europe before playing in the Thai League.
Nishino cut midfielder Teeraphol Yoryoei (Samut Prakan City), striker Chayawat Srinawong (Samut Prakan City) and defender Sarawut Inpaen (Chiangrai United). Center midfielder Thitipan Puangchan is out due to injury.
Thailand will travel to Malaysia on November 14 before taking on Vietnam at My Dinh stadium on November 19.
Thailand national team list for World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Vietnam and Malaysia: