Football Season Guide

Had a really strong campaign last season. Finished 3rd, advanced to the knockout stage in the Asian Champions League Elite, and did so despite battling numerous injuries to important players. A really impressive setup that they look set to build upon. They lost some regulars pre-season, although most will not be missed either due to their lack of availability, or dwindling consistency. Players like Negueba, Mutombo, and Kaewprom headline such. The one player they lost that they desperately did not want to, however, was star attacker Denilson. He played a huge part in everything good they did in attack last season so replacing him was set to be a nightmare. However, veteran Spanish midfielder Roque Mesa persuaded Jonathan Viera to join so it's not likely to be a big issue. They've done some good transfer business pre-season, making reliable defender Ting's loan move permanent - he'll be helped by Aggoun in defence this season.. They pulled off a big signing with veteran Japanese FB van Wermeskerken joining too, as did Filippino outcast Panya from BG Pathum United. They're big, decisive players for this club. Still, the Denilson situation left them concerned. After all, Viera is a brilliant player but he's not the same kind of player. Therefore, they saw fit to add Gele and Mendes whilst somewhat surprisingly making Bilu's loan move permanent despite spending all of his first season in Thailand injured. As they'll be playing in the Asian Champions League Elite once again this season, they've opted to strengthen their rotation options significantly, particularly with players of Thai nationality. In less of a limelight way, the likes of Panthong, Lakhonphon, Gountounas, and Nonthasila could be invaluable to them. Perhaps even Sorada too, following the conclusion of his loan spell. Their squad looks healthy, well-balanced, and efficient. This is a very well-run club nowadays, and it shows. They look capable of competing on multiple fronts. Should be in the title race, but like all teams that are, staying within touching distance of Buriram United looks close to impossible. A good campaign should await them in general though.