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

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

"Coach Masatada Ishii will have last-minute checks to see if Ekanit Panya's physical condition is suitable for the competition. This is a very important link and a secret weapon that can surprise the Vietnamese team.

The remaining members of the Thai team are not expected to have many changes compared to the second leg of the semi-final against the Philippines, as most of the key players are likely to be fit to play in the first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final," Siamsport said.

Supachok Sarachat (left) is showing many improvements in form, the Vietnamese team must be cautious when playing the first leg of the AFF Cup final.

Regarding Ekanit Panya, Siamsport newspaper commented: "This attacking player, although short in stature (1.68 m tall), possesses a skillful technical foundation, has speed and plays well on both wings. Ekanit Panya can create many surprises for the Vietnamese team's defense if he is eligible to play.

Meanwhile, Suphanat Mueanta has been more or less recognized by the opponent. Suphanat Mueanta has also just recovered from a high fever in recent days. Therefore, how to use these two excellent attacking players, coach Masatada Ishii will certainly have a calculation, with the most important factor being how much of their physical condition and fitness have met the requirements.

Suphanat Mueanta (22 years old) is currently ranked 2nd in the list of top scorers of the AFF Cup 2024 with 4 goals and 4 assists, and has been voted the best player in 4 matches. Meanwhile, striker Nguyen Xuan Son of the Vietnamese team scored 5 goals, had 2 assists and won the best player award twice, but after only 3 matches.

Also according to Siamsport , the expected lineup of the Thai team in the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 final against the Vietnamese team, in goal is still the number 1 goalkeeper Patiwat Khammai who plays very consistently, the central defender pair will be Jonathan Khemdee and Chalermsak Aukkee.

Nguyen Xuan Son of the Vietnam national team will be the player most closely watched by Thai defenders.

In midfield, Weerathep Pomphan will be the one playing in the center and coordinating the rhythm of the match. In attack, star Supachok Sarachat, although not showing his best form after just returning from injury in the 2 semi-final matches with the Philippines, the situation is showing significant improvements.

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

Siamsport newspaper commented: "The Vietnamese team has many advantages because they are playing at home, and the key players are very energetic. Only defender Ho Tan Tai is absent, but he is only a reserve player. The Thai side is also missing striker Teerasak Poeiphimai (both due to injury).

The Vietnamese team will certainly take advantage of their home field advantage to play an attacking game with great pressure, hoping to get a favorable result before the second leg. Meanwhile, with the Thai team, coach Masatada Ishii is cautious, he can apply a solid defensive style for the whole team and hope to find a draw. But with the current strength of both teams' attacks, if this match ends in a draw, it will be 1-1.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bao-thai-lan-du-doan-doi-hinh-dau-chung-ket-luot-di-aff-cup-hoa-viet-nam-1-1-185250102094348684.htm