Eyebrows had been actually raised when it was introduced that OH Leuven could be loaning extremely regarded Thai worldwide Suphanat Mueanta. The Buriram United striker joined for the 2023-2024 season after amassing a powerful 129 appearances for his membership and scoring 32 targets.
Followers of the Thai nationwide group lastly bought to see their 21-year-old make his debut in European competitors as he got here off the bench for Leuven of their conflict with Westerlo. Sadly, the striker was unable to show across the aspect’s fortunes and fell 2-0 behind. He confirmed some flashes of technical ability that may hopefully be much more obvious within the coming weeks. The membership’s newly appointed head coach, Oscar Garcia, was watching from the stands and may have had the possibility to see Mueanta in motion. This was the striker’s second look within the house of some days, having featured within the aspect’s 5-0 cup win over Eendracht Elene-Frotenberge.
The attacker will not be the primary Thai participant to affix the group linked to Leicester Metropolis. In 2018, goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan came to visit from Muangthong United. Thamsatchanan performed twenty video games for the group and stored two clear sheets.
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