After becoming the center of criticism following the second leg of the 2024 AFF Cup final on January 5 at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, Supachok Sarachat faced additional psychological blows.
{: .align-left} Supachok in his Consadole Sapporo jersey (Photo: Getty).
The player suffered an injury, making his return to the Japanese club Consadole Sapporo filled with sorrow. The injury prevented him from contributing to his team, leading Supachok to feel like an unnecessary presence at Sapporo during those days.
However, the tough times have passed. Last weekend, Supachok Sarachat announced that he has recovered and is ready to contribute to Consadole Sapporo in the coming weeks.
The Thai midfielder stated, “I can now train again and fully follow the coach’s training regimen on the field. During the time I was injured, I had to train alone.”
{: .align-left} Supachok Sarachat scored a controversial goal against the Vietnamese national team in the 2024 AFF Cup (Photo: FAT).
“My immediate goal is to lead Consadole Sapporo to promotion, helping the team return to the J1 League after a season in the J2 League,” Supachok Sarachat added.
Supachok Sarachat joined Consadole Sapporo in Japan with high expectations to replace the position of senior compatriot Chanathip Songkrasin, who was once the top star of the Japanese professional league when he played for Sapporo a few years ago.
However, Supachok Sarachat has yet to live up to the expectations of Sapporo fans and replace the legacy of “Messi of Thailand.” At the 2024 AFF Cup, Supachok Sarachat was also expected to fill Chanathip Songkrasin’s role in the Thai national team.
Nevertheless, Supachok disappointed many, particularly with a questionable goal against Vietnam, which drew significant criticism toward the Thai national team.
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