Nishino calls up quartet of newcomers

Nishino calls up quartet of newcomers

Samut Prakan's Teeraphol Yoryoei.
Samut Prakan's Teeraphol Yoryoei.

Thailand coach Akira Nishino on Thursday named 32 probables for the War Elephants' next two 2022 World Cup qualifying matches, including four new faces.

Samut Prakan striker Teeraphol Yoryoei, Chiang Rai goalkeeper Apirak Worawong, Samut Prakan midfielder Chayawat Srinawong and Chiang Rai defender Sarawut Inpaen will join the national team camp for the first time on Oct 31.

The first phase of training will conclude on Nov 4 and resume three days later.

Thailand will be at Malaysia on Nov 14 before facing regional foes Vietnam in an away game five days later.

The War Elephants share the top spot in Group G with Vietnam but are ahead on goal difference. The UAE, the seeded team in the group, have six points and Malaysia three. Indonesia are still looking for their first point.

The eight group winners and four best runners-up advance to the continent's 12-team final qualifying stage for Qatar 2022.

There are no surprises in the line-up as all four foreign-based Thai stars -- Chanathip Songkrasin, Thitiphan Puangjan, Theerathon Bunmathan and Kawin Thamsatchanan -- are in the team.

The attacking trio of Teerasil Dangda, Supachok Sarachart and Ekanit Panya, who all starred in Thailand's 2-1 win over the UAE last week, have also retained their places in the squad.

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