Coach Worrawoot Srimaka announced that Thailand U.23 is ready

There was also the captain in the press conference U.23 Thailanddefender Kritsada Kaman, Coach Worrawoot Srimaka evaluation of U.23 Vietnam opponent: “We respect the traditional opponent in this region. U.23 Vietnam was also the runner-up of U.23 Asia (2018). Therefore, this is an opponent who deserves the respect of all opponents, not only Thailand U.23″.

Coach Worrawoot Srimaka PHUC THANH

Coach Worrawoot Srimaka added: “In the region, the level football Thailand and Vietnam are very similar, so the upcoming confrontation between the two U.23 teams is very difficult.

In SEA Games 31, U.23 Vietnam beat us and won gold. I sincerely congratulate you. In the SEA Games, U.23 Vietnam played very well. However, in the Asian U.23 tournament is a different game, the teams that have passed the qualifying round and are present in the final round are all very capable and strong.

In Group C too, all opponents (remaining U.23 .) Korea and Malaysia) are both very strong and have their own strengths that are hard to beat. Therefore, we have to prepare very carefully and for each match. Right now, I’m also looking for my best squad for the opening match.”

Regarding the change of U.23 Vietnam (with a new coach Mr. Gong Oh-kyun replacing Park Hang-seo), coach Worrawoot Srimaka commented: “U.23 Vietnam is currently the team with the best quality of players in Vietnam. Southeast Asia region. Therefore, I think any coach who leads is the same, U.23 Vietnam is always an ominous opponent for all opponents.

Besides, talking about Thailand U.23 having many foreign players or returning from abroad to compete in the Asian U.23 Championship, Coach Worrawoot Srimaka said: “This is the pride of Thai football. Lan. They are not 100% naturalized foreign players, but players of Thai or Thai origin playing football abroad. We currently have a mix of local and international players, so connectivity is important. Fortunately, the players from abroad all have love for the country, they work hard to dedicate themselves to the country. So we are very proud of that.”

Meanwhile talking about revenge for the loss in the men’s soccer final sea ​​Games Recently, when Thailand U.23 lost 0-1 to Vietnam U.23, Coach Worrawoot Srimaka recalled the time nearly 5 years ago at the 2017 SEA Games when the “War Elephants” led by him had won the Vietnamese youth team. 3-0 in the group stage and then won gold. But now, U.23 Vietnam is different, and it is not easy to be defeated despite the desire to replicate the same results.