Thai newspaper predicts the lineup for the first leg of the AFF Cup final: Draw with Vietnam 1-1

The Thai team waited until the last minute for Suphanat Mueanta and Ekanit Panya, the opportunity to play in the AFF Cup final was left open.

“Coach Masatada Ishii will have last-minute checks to see if Ekanit Panya’s physical condition is suitable for competition or not. This is quite an important link and a secret weapon that can cause surprises.” for the Vietnamese team.

As for the remaining members, the Thai team is not expected to have many changes compared to the semi-final second leg against the Philippines team, when most of the key players are capable of playing at full strength in the first leg of the AFF Cup final. 2024″, sheet Siamsport said.

With Ekanit Panya, sheet Siamsport assessment: “Although this attacking player has a small body (1.68 m tall), he possesses a skilled technical foundation, has speed and plays well on both sides. Ekanit Panya can create There will be many surprises for the Vietnamese team’s defense if they are eligible to play.

While Suphanat Mueanta was more or less recognized by his opponents. Suphanat Mueanta has also just recovered from a high fever in recent days. Therefore, how to use these two excellent attacking players will certainly be calculated by coach Masatada Ishii, with the most important factor being their physical condition and how much fitness they currently have. how many %”.

Suphanat Mueanta (22 years old) is currently ranked 2nd on the AFF Cup 2024 top scorer list when scoring 4 goals and having 4 assists, as well as having been voted the best player of the match in 4 matches. While striker Nguyen Xuan Son of the Vietnamese team scored 5 goals, had 2 assists and won the best player of the match award twice, but after only 3 matches.

Also according to the sheet Siamsportthe expected lineup of the Thai team in the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final against the Vietnamese team, in goal is still No. 1 goalkeeper Patiwat Khammai playing very stably, the center-back pair will be Jonathan Khemdee and Chalermsak Aukkee.

In midfield, Weerathep Pomphan will play in the center and coordinate all the tempo of the match. In attack, star Supachok Sarachat, although not showing his best performance after just returning from injury in two semi-finals against the Philippines team, is seeing significant improvements.

Striker Patrik Gustavsson continues to be the highest performer in attack, while Suphanat Mueanta and Ekanit Panya will be the remaining options, but are awaiting the final decision of coach Masatada Ishii.

Sheet Siamsport assessment: “The Vietnamese team is having many advantages because playing at home, the key force is very fit. Only defender Ho Tan Tai is missing, but this is only a reserve player. The Thai side is also absent. Striker Teerasak Poeiphimai (both injured).

The Vietnamese team will definitely take advantage of the home field advantage to play offensively and put great pressure, hoping to win favorable results before the return match. Meanwhile, with the Thai team, coach Masatada Ishii is cautious. He can apply a solid defensive style of play to the whole team and hope to find a draw. But with the offensive strength of both teams, if this match results in a draw it will be 1-1.”