Accordingly, coach Issara Sritaro finalized the list with 2 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 7 midfielders and 4 strikers. The list of 20 players of the "War Elephants" can still change until April 29 if there is an injury.
Familiar faces of U22 Thailand include defender Jonathan Khemdee, striker Teerasak Poeiphimai, captain midfielder Airfan Doloh... These are people who attended the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam.
Teerasak Poeiphimai competed at SEA Games 31 (Photo: Bangkok Post).
In addition, U22 Thailand has other notable faces such as midfielder Chayapipat, who is playing in Portugal, or striker Achit Kirirom, who is playing for the Augsburg youth team (Germany).
Because the 32nd SEA Games coincides with the time when the Thai League is still taking place, coach Issara Sritaro is likely to not have the strongest squad in the first 3 matches against Singapore (April 30), Malaysia (May 6) and Laos (May 8). U22 Thailand is expected to have the full squad of 20 players in the final match of the group stage against U22 Vietnam.
Among the players on the U22 Thailand list, Teerasak Poeiphimai was initially not allowed by Port FC to attend the 32nd SEA Games, but later Madame Pang, who is also the President of this team, changed her decision.
The Thai delegation leader said: "I emphasize that Port FC always supports Thai football and the national team. Therefore, we decided to let Teerasak Poeiphimai play in the first match at the 2023 SEA Games.
Although Port FC still has a chance to compete for the top 3 in the Thai national championship. But we consider that national duties must always come first."
According to the plan, U22 Thailand will leave for Phnom Penh on April 27. The "War Elephants" will play the opening match against U22 Singapore on April 30, the second match against U22 Malaysia on May 6, the third match against U22 Laos on May 8 and the "group final" match against U22 Vietnam on May 11.
List of U22 Thailand participating in SEA Games 32:
Goalkeepers: Soponwit Rakyart (Phrae United), Thirawut Sawansan (Kasetsart)
Defenders: Jonathan Khemdee (Ratchaburi FC), Songchai Thongcham, Chatmongkol Ruengthanaroj (Chonburi), Apisit Sansikhammuan (Nong Bua Pitchaya FC), Bukkoree Lemdee (Customs United), Jakkaphong Saenmahung (Uthai Thani), Pongskorn Trisat (Samut Prakan)
Midfielders: Airfan Dolo (Buriram), Channarong Promsrikaew (Chonburi), Purachet Todsanit (Muangthong United), Settasit Suvannaseat (Leo Chiangrai United), Leon Pitchaya James (True Bangkok United), Thirathon Prueangna (Ayutthaya United), Chayapipat (Estoril Praia)
Forwards: Teerasak Poeiphimai (Port FC), Anan Yodsangwal (Warriors Lamphun), Yotsakorn Burapha (Samut Prakan), Achitpol Keereerom (FC Augsburg II, Germany)
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