If Thailand wins, Madam Pang will be very happy.

In the last four King's Cup tournaments, the Thai national team has failed to win the championship. Therefore, they are determined to defeat the Syrian team to bring joy to their fans. However, the West Asian representative is not an easy opponent. On the FIFA rankings, the Syrian team is ranked 92nd, 8 places higher than the "War Elephants". In their head-to-head encounter just a year ago, the Thai team also suffered a 0-1 defeat.

Therefore, in the King's Cup final, Coach Ishii will most likely have to field his strongest lineup to secure a victory. In their 3-1 win against the Philippines, Thailand fielded a starting lineup with many new faces. It wasn't until the second half, when the score was 1-1 and they were struggling in attack, that the Japanese strategist brought on a host of stars such as Suphanat Mueanta, Supachai Jaided, and Sasalak Haiprakhon.

Chanathip returns as the playmaker for the Thai national team.

Furthermore, using the best players also gives Coach Ishii more basis for evaluating and reviewing the squad as the 2024 AFF Cup approaches. Over the past long period, including the friendly match against the Vietnamese national team in September, the Thai national team has also experimented a lot.

Another noteworthy aspect of the Thai team is the presence of Chanathip Songkrasin. After missing the FIFA Days in September, he returned to the "War Elephants" squad, still showcasing the qualities of a top attacking midfielder in the region and scoring a goal against the Philippines. Coach Ishii may continue to field him in the starting lineup to improve his connection with the new players.

The President of the Football Association of Thailand, billionaire Madam Pang, shared: “In the last two King's Cup tournaments, I was the manager of the Thai national team. We both played in Chiang Mai and missed out on the championship. I wondered if it was a mystery that the King's Cup was held in other provinces, which is why we didn't win. But this time, I think that under the leadership of coaches Masatada Ishii and Chanathip, we want to become champions. King Rama X is 72 years old, making this year's King's Cup even more important than ever.”

In the third-place match, taking place at 4:30 PM on the same day, the Philippines team will face the Tajikistan team.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-kings-cup-2024-hom-nay-neu-thai-lan-vo-dich-madam-pang-se-rat-vui-185241013193404863.htm