Suphanat held back, Worachit in

Thailand coach Masatada Ishii has called up Port midfielder Worachit Kanitsribumphen to replace Suphanat Mueanta for the friendly with Japan on New Year’s Day.

The Japanese boss was forced to make the decision after Suphanat’s club, OH Leuven of Belgium, informed the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) that they want their players to work with new coach Oscar Garcia of Spain.

“This is the time that we want the players to stay…