Coach Polking refused to evaluate U.23 Vietnam

“Thailand U.23 can’t think of Vietnam right now, because we still have strong opponents in group BU23 Thailand will work hard to reach the semi-finals. After that, I analyzed the opponents in Group A.” , coach Mano Polking of Thailand U.23 shared in a press conference at noon on 6.5.

In table B, U.23 Thailand will compete against Singapore U.23, Cambodia U.23, Laos U.23 and Malaysia U.23. LIVE SEA Games 30U.23 Thailand once disappointed when they were eliminated in the group stage.

Coach Mano Polking.

That’s why team leader Nualphan Lamsam requested his appointment Polking into the head coach. Lamsang – Polking duo won the championship with Thailand AFF Cup 2020 and set a similar goal at SEA Games 31.

On May 1, Coach Polking announced the list of 20 players U.23 Thailand to attend SEA Games 31. The Golden Temple team summoned 3 overage players, including goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan (32 years old), next to Weerathep Pomphan (25 years old) and Worachit Kanitsribampen (24 years old). All three players are on the list for Thailand’s AFF Cup 2020.

Goalkeeper Kawin is the name most familiar to Vietnamese fans. Kawin won the 2014 and 2016 AFF Cup with Thailand, before going to Belgium to play for the club OH Leuven. Meanwhile, Weerathep and Worachit are the addition of Polking coach for midfield.

Besides, U.23 Thailand also has the service of 3 players playing abroad, including defender Jonathan Khemdee (Denmark), and midfielders Ben Davis (England) and Chayapipat Suphanphat (Portugal).

U.23 Thailand towards the championship goal.

“Our advantage is that the players can play together a lot in regional tournaments. I believe they will soon integrate and become more connected with each match. In the SEA Games, U.23 Thailand is the team with the best record. That is a positive motivation for young players,” added coach Polking.

In the opening match at 19:00 tomorrow night, May 7, U.23 Thailand will face U.23 Malaysia. Coach Polking Evaluation: “In the short term, we will face Malaysia. This is probably the most difficult match and we have to analyze a lot to beat them”, coach Polking emphasized.