Thailand national coach Winfried Schafer has named his squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifier with Oman in Asia Zone Group D on February 29.
The team is currently preparing for the match in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai.
Schafer faces several selection concerns - Teerasil Dangda is struggling with an injury, while Terrathorn Boonmathan is suspended for the encounter.
In order to reach the final stage of qualification, Thailand will need to win against Oman and hope that Australia defeat Saudi Arabia. This would allow Thailand to finish in second place with seven points.
At present, Australia have already qualified with 12 points, while Saudi Arabia have six points. Oman have five points, while Thailand are currently bottom of the group with four points.
“We can't cannot afford to do anything but win,” Schafer noted. He added: "[The team would have to] play our hearts out for the country."
Squad as follows:
Goalkeepers: Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool (Chonburi FC), Sivaluk Terdsungnern (Buriram United), Kawin Thamasatchanan (Muang Thong United), Chatchai Budprom (Osotspa M-150 Saraburi)
Defenders: Panupong Wongsa (Muang Thong United), Niweat Siriwong (Pattaya United FC), Nataporn Phanrit (Muang Thong United), Piyachart Thamaphan (Muang Thong United), Jetsada Jitsawad (BEC Tero Sasana), Suree Sukha (Chonburi FC), Natthaphong Samana (Chonburi FC), Anucha Kitpongsri (Chonburi FC), Weerayut Kayem (Muang Thong United)
Midfielders: Phichitpong Wongsa (Muang Thong United), Datsakorn Thonglao (Muang Thong United), Apipoo Sunthornpanavej (Osotspa M-150 Saraburi), Jakkraphan Kaewprom (Buriram United), Adul Lasoh (Chonburi FC), Sumanya Purisai (Buriram United), Suchao Nutnum (Buriram United)
Forwards: Teerathep Winothai (Bangkok Glass), Teerasil Dangda (Muang Thong United), Chatree Chimtalay (Bangkok Glass), Ekkaphan Inthasen (Chonburi FC), Pipob On-Mo (Chonburi FC)
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