Thailand to lose key player in crucial World Cup qualifier

(VOVWORLD) - Midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin will likely sit out during the major World Cup 2022 qualifier coming up against the UAE.

Chanathip suffered a hamstring injury during the pregame warm-up ahead of the clash between Consadole Sapporo and Gamba Osaka in the J-League on Friday.

Chanathip is integral to both the Thailand squad and Consadole Sapporo. He has scored 4 goals and conducted 7 assists for the Japanese club. The 26-year-old participated in the first two World Cup qualifiers against Vietnam and Indonesia, but failed to leave much of an impression.