Thailand team exposes the truth about coach Ishii

Thailand veterans were called back to the national team.

The list of players called up for the FIFA Days match series in November has been announced by the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) and has caused a stir in the country. New coach Anthony Hudson has unexpectedly placed his trust in veteran players. Of the 23 players called up, 12 are 30 years old or older.

Among them, Teerasil Dangda, Theerathon Bunmathan and Sarach Yooyen stand out. Thai media assessed that the return of these "veterans" is not accidental, but reflects the complexity and internal struggles within FAT and the Thai national team.

Previously, FAT decided to terminate the contract with coach Masatada Ishii on the afternoon of October 21. According to Thai media, the Japanese strategist was suddenly fired for many reasons, including the decision to remove two pillars Theerathon Bunmathan and Teerasil Dangda from the team for the past six months.

In an effort to rejuvenate the team, Ishii dropped the two experienced players mentioned above but still called up some other players over 30, such as Chanathip or Suphan Thongsong. This decision caused great controversy, with many opinions saying that the Thai team lacked a balance between experience and youth.

The fact that Teerasil Dangda, Theerathon Bunmathan and Sarach Yooyen returned to the "War Elephants" squad right after coach Masatada Ishii was fired says a lot.

Coach Masatada Ishii was fired by FAT in October.

Clearly, new coach Anthony Hudson understands the complexities of the Thai national team situation, and is planning to leverage the support of these players, along with their experience and mettle in important matches. With experience leading national teams such as Bahrain (2013-2014), New Zealand (2014-2017) and the US (interim 2023), along with a deep understanding of the Thai football system, Hudson is expected to bring short-term stability.

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