On August 13th, Shandong Taishan will face Bangkok United at home in the AFC Champions League play-off. Ahead of the match, blogger “Thai Good Ball” published an analysis of Bangkok United.
Blogger “Thai Good Ball” wrote:
—Over the past two years, Bangkok United has reduced investment, but they reached the Round of 16 in the AFC Champions League last year and were in contention for the Thai League title until the very end. Their performance has been better than before, so there has not been any increase in spending this year.
—The Brazilian attacking foreign players who played for many years have been abandoned. They have been replaced by Serbian Ajtic and Dutch Živković, but neither of them played in the first Thai League game.
—Having experienced the benefits of West Asian foreigners Ed and Jeredi, this year they added Oman’s Gassani, also taking a cost-effective approach.
—Therefore, the predictable playing style is that the three Thai national team players, Weerathep, Pokkaw, and Theerathon, will hold down the midfield, with the attack relying on last year’s standout left-footed right winger, Lonsrat, and the two foreign players.
—Due to head coach Tossachai’s conservative approach, it is believed that he will use the same starting lineup as the Thai League opener: Gassani and Ed leading the attack, Ajtic, Živković, and Jeredi on the bench.
—The X factor will be the left and right full-backs. If right-back Nittipon is in good form, he will be a threat. However, left-back Birapa might not be able to get back in defense if he goes forward, or he could be suppressed and unable to advance to support the attack.
—However, the ultimate deciding factor might be that Bangkok United is not yet in match condition.
Expected Starting Lineup:
Goalkeeper: 1. Pathiwat
Defenders: 6. Nittipon, 26. Supan, 3. Everton, 2. Birapa
Midfielders: 27. Weerathep, 18. Theerathon, 39. Pokkaw
Forwards: 11. Lonsrat, 16. Gassani, 93. Ed
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