Soccer
"Mano" is very pleased with the work. "Reserve War Elephants" are proud of all replacement players.
Mano Polking, head coach of the Thai men's national football team Opened to the reason for changing players in a full set before defeating Singapore, pointing out that he is confident that "Thai national team players" can replace each other. And really impressed all the players.
The movement of the "War Elephants" Thai national team after defeating Singapore 2-0 with goals from Elias Dolo and Supachai Jaidet helped the team with 12 full points and reached the semi-finals. as group champion But still have to win who will meet in the semifinals Which will meet with the second team of Group B, with the opportunity to meet both Malaysia, Indonesia or Vietnam
Mano Polking said: "Of course we are delighted and very proud that the 11 players who got the chance today, including All the other five subs. They are players who haven't had a chance yet. But we already know that since the first day I came in We need a great team spirit. and must be a team And today is a victory for the team. who help rehearse Helping to practice quality every day.”
“Everyone is trying to push. Of course, managing the Thai national team is already a dream job for me. We also think that everyone is suitable. With this situation and everyone showing talent and dedication, we have won our last four games.”
“Of course we have plans already. that we will use all the players come down to play in this game Congratulations to everyone, Pawee, for playing brilliantly. And it's the first game he has in this tournament. Congratulations to everyone on the team. But we will be happy and happy for just one day. because tomorrow we have to continue to work hard Because we have work in the semi-finals, every match will be meaningful. If we can continue our victory.”
“The reason I switched 11 players in this game was because I believed in the players. Everyone has shown me from the first day that I coached, the dedication and the quality that helped push the players in the previous kits. And that before many people did well. Because of the real 11 players in this set with this kind of dedication make them fit to be given the opportunity.”
Another reason is I would love to see all 11 of these players play in front of the Singaporean fans. and a quality team like this As you know, I was given a job as a team manager a few days before this tournament. And have not warmed up even a game, so we will have to use these players. to help us reach our goals That this group of players can handle this kind of pressure.”
“We know it's quite risky. But it also gives the players who have played the first three games to rest. and have practiced fully all week Because the program we practiced will not be the same as we practiced with 11 people because we had to relax in the pre-match. but the previous set I continued to practice fully. and went to the gym to build strength"
“I'm really impressed with everyone's performance. until I don't know the next game Who are we going to put on the field? Because today, the 11 people who had the opportunity showed can be completely replaced Gotta appreciate our players. We are well aware of the previous decision. But we didn't send any messages to our opponents. because this game is Singapore seems to have fatigue that we dare to make this decision Because the first three games we did well and those who haven't played yet. It deserves a chance.”
“Finally, now we've reached the semi-finals. We have to reach our goal. Assuming that if we can pass the semi-finals and in the final, we have to face Singapore. Again, it's a different game. The players may be fresher, more tired or whatever. But the plan that we had set before, we have succeeded," Mano said.
for the Thai national team Qualified for the semi-finals to face the runners-up in Group B, with the first leg on 23 December and the second leg on 26 December 2021.