Thailand's top football players have been urged to use their match against Chelsea to learn as much as they can from a world-class club.
Coach Kiatisak Senamuang delivered the message on Friday ahead of the Thailand All-Stars' exhibition match against the English Premier League champions at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok at 6pm on Saturday.
"It is important for us to learn from them," said Kiatisak. "I have told my players to try to learn from them. We are underdogs and I believe it will be an exciting match."
Thailand striker Teerasil Dangda will captain the local side, said Kiatisak.
Kiatisak is also the national team head coach and most of the All-Stars are from Thailand's full national and Olympic teams.
Earlier, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said: "For the Thai fans, it is not just an exhibition match but it's an occasion to celebrate the Premier League title with us.
"After a long season, it's not an easy option to travel so far. But it became an easy option because we really wanted to come and enjoy it with our fans. It will be a good experience for the Thai players to play against us.
"The last time we came here, we didn't come as champions and it's important for our fans in Thailand, we know we have a big fan base here."
The Portuguese skipper led the Blues to Thailand to begin his second spell as Chelsea manager in 2013.
Chelsea coaches conducted a football clinic for youngsters at Singha Football Park in Muang Thong Thani on Friday.
Meanwhile, as he settles into life in Bangkok, Petr Cech admits he cannot wait to play in front of passionate Thai supporters once more.
The veteran goalkeeper, whose future at Stamford Bridge remains unclear, explained how he had filled his free time since landing in Bangkok on Thursday.
"The main thing for me was when we arrived, not to go and sleep all day," he told the club's official website www.chelseafc.com.
"Everybody deals with jet lag differently but I knew if I went to sleep in the afternoon during the night I would not sleep, so after lunch at the hotel I took a book and read by the pool or a couple of hours, which I haven't done for a long time.
"It was nice and relaxing, we ate dinner together and were then invited by Singha to a welcome function which was nice.
"Before we went to the function I found a drum studio nearby, which was brilliant. The people were very nice and generous to let me in, it was very well set up, so I played for a couple of hours."
With plenty of rest the attention now turns to competition. It may only be a friendly game against the Thai All-Stars, but Cech is aware that the local supporters will be expecting a show.
"It will be a great experience for us, and especially for some of the younger players because it could be the biggest crowd they have played in front of so far. Last time the game was very entertaining, and this time I expect it will be the same," said the 33-year-old keeper.
Chelsea staff coaches conduct a football clinic for yoing people at the Singha Football Park in Muang Thong Thani on Friday.