Jinhua: Anthony Hudson, head coach of the Thai national team, has acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by the Chinese national team as they prepare for a friendly match today. Despite the difficulty, Hudson emphasized that the Thai team is well-prepared for the encounter.
According to Thai News Agency, the Thai national football team, currently ranked 93rd in the world, conducted an official training session at the Jinhua Sports Center Stadium in China. This session comes ahead of their FIFA Day friendly match against China, who are ranked 94th globally.
The training faced weather challenges, with continuous rain and a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius. Hudson concentrated on passing and receiving drills to help players adapt to the field conditions and the strategies planned for the game.
Hudson remarked on the significance of this match, noting his observations of the Chinese team. He highlighted the emergence of several promising young players and the development of core team members, which makes China a strong adversary with a difficult playing style. Despite these challenges, Hudson expressed confidence in the Thai team's positive mindset and thorough preparation leading up to the match.
The friendly match between Thailand and China is set to kick off today at 6:35 PM Thailand time at Jinhua Sports Center Stadium.