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“Supanat” practices for the first time before competing in the King’s Cup

Hat Yai, 8 Oct. - 'Bank' Supanat Mueanta traveled from Belgium to join the Thai national team for the first time before the first match of the King's Cup on 11 Oct. The latest movement of the Thai national football team, the senior team preparing for the 50th King's Cup football tournament, led by head coach Masatada Ishii, including "Jay" Chanathip Songkrasin, the team captain, practiced this evening amidst the rain at the Prince of Songkla University Stadium for the second time of the day after practicing this morning to prepare for the first match on October 11 against the Philippines at 8:00 p.m. at the Tinsulanont Stadium. Today, "Bank" Supanat Mueanta, a striker for OH Leuven in the Belgian league, trained with the Thai national team for the first time after arriving in Songkhla province late last night, making the War Elephants have 23 players. The training focused on defensive and offensive play, including set pieces from various points. The supporters who came to cheer on the stands of the Prince of Songkhla University Stadium were all delighted that the national competition was held in Songkhla Province this time and were ready to cheer on the Thai national team to win the championship and take home the royal trophy. The first match schedule is on October 11 at 4:30 p.m. Syria, ranked 92nd in the world, will meet Tajikistan, ranked 103rd in the world and the 48th champion in 2022. At 8:00 p.m., Thailand, ranked 100th in the world, will meet the Philippines, ranked 148th in the world. - Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency