Thailand U17 Coach Targets Perfect Record in Asian Qualifiers
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Thailand U17 head coach Wasapol "Coach X" Kaewphleuk admits his squad faces a tough road but is targeting victories in every match to advance to the Asian Cup finals. On October 20, the Thailand U17 men's national team reported to the Sports Science Center at the Sports Authority of Thailand for physical testing before entering a training camp to prepare for the 2027 AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers, taking place November 8-20 at Buriram City Stadium.
In the qualifiers, Thailand U17 are in Group B alongside Iraq, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, and the Maldives. The seven group winners will advance to the final tournament in Uzbekistan from May 12-29, 2027, where eight Asian slots for the 2027 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar will be decided.
Five players were absent from the initial reporting: Thomas Junior Ty Schmidt, Phasawat Wongsaka, Hrit Manasin, Wiraphat Sutantanajai, and Phichaya Wutthichai; they are expected to join later. Fitness testing covered vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, INBODY composition, flexibility, muscle strength, and overall conditioning.
Coach X said this camp is the final pre-tournament preparation. He selected 26 players from a deep pool, emphasizing balance and tactical fit rather than individual talent alone. He urged the players to be confident, express their abilities, and raise their game to the international level. While Iraq is likely the strongest opponent, he stressed no team can be taken lightly, and the goal is to win all four matches and finish top of the group.
He thanked Buriram province for hosting and called on local fans to support the team at Buriram City Stadium. After this camp, the squad will move to the Yamahoka Hanazaka Academy in Pathum Thani for final training, where the roster will be trimmed to 23 players before traveling to Buriram.
Thailand U17's qualifier schedule (all matches at 7:00 PM at Buriram City Stadium): November 11 vs Chinese Taipei, November 14 vs Maldives, November 17 vs Hong Kong, November 20 vs Iraq.
