Uthai Thani Confirms Full Cooperation on National Team Player Releases
Uthai Thani FC has confirmed its full cooperation with the Football Association of Thailand in releasing players for national team duties during FIFA windows. The club explained that midfielder Benjamin Davis was not released for the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 because the tournament falls outside FIFA dates and clashes with the club's pre-season preparations and coaching transition. Uthai Thani emphasized its ongoing support for the national team while noting the need to manage player availability during critical club periods.
Thai League 1 club Uthai Thani FC has issued a statement confirming full cooperation with the Football Association of Thailand in releasing players for national team duty. This follows national team head coach Anthony Hudson's announcement of a 23-man squad for the 52nd King's Cup, scheduled for November 14-17 in Si Sa Ket. However, many Thai fans expressed interest in the absence of Uthai Thani midfielder Benjamin Davis, who has been in good form for his club.
Uthai Thani recently released a club statement on the matter, stating the club is pleased and ready to fully cooperate with the Football Association of Thailand in releasing players for national team training and matches during FIFA windows. Regarding Davis's call-up for the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 in July 2026 — which falls outside FIFA windows and coincides with the club's coaching changes and pre-season preparations, a critical period for establishing team systems for the new season — the club required the player to remain with the team for training. This reasoning was communicated to the association during discussions and agreed upon.
Uthai Thani FC reaffirms that the club values and stands ready to support the national team at all times, believing that the opportunity to serve the national team is the highest honor and pride for any footballer, as well as for their parent club. Uthai Thani FC remains committed to cooperating and supporting the national team under appropriate operations for the maximum benefit of Thai football.
