Thai national team finalizes roster of 'top players' to compete for Asian Cup qualification spot

Coach Anthony Hudson has just announced the list of 23 players for the final match against Turkmenistan to compete for a spot in the 2027 Asian Cup.

The roster The "War Elephants" this time includes two players who have been called up for the first time: defender Peelawat Akkatham and the 21-year-old young forward Ikhlas Sanharn.

Additionally, many veteran figures of Thai football such as Theerathon Bunmathan, Sarach Yooyen, and Chanathip Songkrasin, as well as some players currently competing abroad like Nicholas Mickelson, Jude Soon-Bell, and Supachok Sarachat... are all present. Furthermore, Yotsakorn Burapha, the 20-year-old forward from Chonburi FC, has also been recalled to the Thai national team after an absence of 2 years and 5 months.

The two most notable absentees are Jonathan Khemdee and Teerasil Dangda, as both were not included in Coach Anthony Hudson's list.

Regarding this roster, the English strategist stated: "Of course, this was a difficult decision for me. Selecting 23 players for the Thai national team this time may disappoint some players who were not included. But in the upcoming tournament, there are many more matches ahead. The remaining players will certainly be the core strength of the Thai national team in the near future,"Hudson said.

In Group D, Thailand and Turkmenistan both have 12 points and are currently sharing the top spot. Therefore, the winner of the match on March 31 will secure the qualification ticket. Playing at home in this decisive match, Coach Hudson hopes fans will fill the stands to boost the team's morale:

"I want to send a message to all fans of Thai football. I hope all football fans will come to support our players and help make that night a special one for everyone."