Thailand Names King's Cup Squad With Three J-League Players
Thailand announced its 23-man King's Cup squad including three J-League players but missing star Chanathip Songkrasin for the Nov 1
All three J-League players — Supachok Sarachat, Supachai Meuentha, and Theerapat Pruetong — are included, along with Thirawat Bunmathan, but Chanathip Songkrasin is missing from the King's Cup squad.
The Football Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage has announced the 23-man national team roster for the 52nd King's Cup tournament in Sisaket province from November 12-17, under the leadership of English head coach Anthony Hudson.
The 23-man squad for this King's Cup features all three J-League players: Supachok Sarachat and Theerapat Pruetong from Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, plus Supachai Meuentha, a striker from Omiya Ardija. Notably absent is "Jay" Chanathip Songkrasin, the star midfielder from BG Pathum United.
The full 23-man squad for the 52nd King's Cup:
Goalkeepers: - Patiwat Khammai (True Bangkok United) - Saranon Anuin (BG Pathum United) - Sarawut Phothisom (Pattani FC)
Defenders: - James Beresford (True Bangkok United) - Natphong Sayriya (Chonburi FC) - Nicholas Mickelson (SV Elversberg) - Manuel Tom Bihr (Port FC) - Suphanan Bureerat (Port FC) - Suporn Thongsong (True Bangkok United) - Usama Tiangkam (PT Prachuap FC)
Midfielders: - Kakana Khamyok (True Bangkok United) - Thirawat Bunmathan (Buriram United) - Tanawat Sengjitthaworn (Ratchaburi FC) - Theerapat Pruetong (Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo) - Weerathep Pomphan (True Bangkok United) - Sarach Yooyen (BG Pathum United) - Sekson Ratree (Port FC) - Supachok Sarachat (Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo) - Anan Yodsangwal (Buriram United) - Iklas Sanron (Buriram United)
Forwards: - Jude Suntrop-Bell (Port FC) - Yotsakorn Burapha (Chonburi FC) - Supachai Meuentha (Omiya Ardija)
The players will report on November 9 at Novotel Future Park Rangsit before evening training at BG Training Center.
The 52nd King's Cup semi-finals on November 14: Oman vs Tajikistan at 16:00, Thailand vs Brunei at 19:30 at Sisaket Provincial Stadium. Winners advance to the final; losers play for third place on November 17. Tickets priced 200-500 baht available online at https://www.theconcert.com/
