Thailand's national team eyes qualification: Hudson clearly answers 5 key questions before facing Myanmar in 2026 ASEAN Cup match 4.
On 7 Aug 2026 at 14:00, at the press conference room of Rajamangala Stadium, the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) held a press conference ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Cup group stage match 4, Group B, between Thailand, ranked 94th in the world, and Myanmar, ranked 158th.
Anthony Hudson, head coach of Thailand's national team, addressed five key points before facing Myanmar. Thailand currently has 9 points and needs at least 1 more point to advance to the semifinals. Malaysia and Myanmar each have 6 points. This tournament uses head-to-head results as the tiebreaker in case of equal points.
"Tomorrow's game preparation has gone smoothly, including training and team collaboration. Some fatigue from previous matches exists, but players have had full recovery to be ready for tomorrow's match against Myanmar."
"Regarding players with yellow cards, since we are still in the group stage, I trust all players. Managing a long tournament requires careful handling in a short timeframe. It’s not just about players with yellow cards but also injuries, especially during the preseason."
"I have discussed with the staff about our approach to achieving results and advancing, ensuring all players are ready for the semifinal games."
"We haven’t thought about the semifinals yet because we still have group matches. Both staff and players must focus on this game. Our plan is to respect our opponent’s strength and give our full effort in this match."
"Rotation is necessary during the preseason due to fatigue from training, matches, and travel. We try to use all players, but the key is focusing on tomorrow's game first."
"Of course, my duty is to do my best representing Thailand, our country, the staff, and all players. It’s noticeable that every squad cares about their country. I must respond and take responsibility for developing players."
"In previous camps, there were differences. For example, in the Asian Cup qualifiers, our goal was to win to reach the final tournament. In June, many new players joined, and several had breaks without training before joining."
"This camp is preseason. I want to thank all Thai clubs for releasing players. My focus is on each game, while continuing player development. Overall, I’m satisfied with myself and all players in each camp."
"Finally, I want to thank all fans who have come to support us, whether traveling to cheer in the Philippines and Laos or attending the match against Malaysia. Having many fans greatly helps the team."
"Facing opponents like this at home, fan support can pressure the opposition. I hope we can give the fans reasons to cheer, encourage, and support us more."
8 August 2026
20:00 Thailand vs Myanmar
Rajamangala Stadium
Tickets available at >>https://ticketmaster.co.th/activity/detail/26th_aseancup2026
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