Members of the Thai football U23 team upon their arrival in the Philippines yesterday. Earlier, prior to the team's departure for Manila yesterday, Nishino said he was praying that "no more Thai players will get injured". The 64-year-old Japanese was referring to in-form forward Ekanit Panya's withdrawal from the SEA Games squad due to injury. Ekanit has an injury and the event regulations do not permit us to change any players. "Since Nishino and the FAT also has the same idea and he is interested in staying with the Thai teams, we have mutually agreed to extend the contract.

Source: Bangkok Post November 23, 2019 22:30 UTC