Pathum Thani:Nicholas Mickelson has joined the Thai national football team, known as the "War Elephants," as they prepare for the 52nd King's Cup in Sisaket province. Mickelson, who traveled from Germany, is already participating in training sessions with the team.
According to Thai News Agency, head coach Anthony Hudson also called up William Wederjeu from Uthai Thani FC and Santipap Channgom from Chonburi FC to replace Thanawat Suengjitthaworn and James Burresford due to fitness concerns. The team's training session at BG Training Center 3 focused on building team understanding and lasted approximately 90 minutes.
Weerathep Pomphan, a midfielder from True Bangkok United, expressed his happiness to represent the national team again and emphasized their goal to win the championship. Yotsakorn Burapha, a striker from Chonburi FC, reiterated the team's objective to win the King's Cup, stressing the importance of their first match against Brunei. He encouraged Thai fans to support the team.
The Thai national team is set to travel to Sisaket Province on November 12th, with their first match against Brunei scheduled for November 14th at 730 PM. The tournament will also feature a match between Oman and Tajikistan at 400 PM on the same day. The final and third-place matches are planned for November 17th at the Sisaket Provincial Stadium.