Thailand's number one star player Chanathip injured his thigh muscle just before Thailand’s match against UAE and was absent from Thailand’s 2-1 victory over UAE.

Sapporo club doctors say Chanathip needs 2-3 weeks to recover and might be ready for Thailand’s two important games against Malaysia and Vietnam.

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Chanathip’s return i♕n time for Thailand’s away match at My Dinh stadium will be good news for coach Akira Nishi⛄no because Chanathip is his key player, along with young talents Supachok Sarachat and Ekanit Panya.

Thitiphan also is likely to rejoin Thailand after teariꦆng a calf muscle during Thailand’s Wo🃏rld Cup qualifier opener.

Thailand ranks 1st in group🧸 G. It is tied with Vietnam with 7 p🥀oints but has more total goals.

Vietnam will take on Thailand on November 19.

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