Cambodian footballer Mony Udom has been allowed to withdraw from the national squad ahead of the international friendly match with Indonesia on 6 October and the Vietnam qualifier due to a family issue.
However, Cambodia head coach Leonardo Vitorino stated that it was not a problem for his side as there were still a few good replacements such as In Sodavid and Sos Suhana.
Coach Leonardo Vitorino told TheMorning: “The player [Monyudom] only appeared in the training schedule and [then] stated that his mother was ill at the hospital, so as he has that problem, we decided to leave him in Cambodia to take care of his mother.
“Football is a group sport, so I have confidence in the group who can play at a good level. I have confidence in all the players whom I call to the national team. Football talent can be decided in the matches, but teamwork can win titles. If the group of players wants to win the game, they can.”
A goal from Mony Udom helped Cambodia secure three points in a tough 1-0 home win over Afghanistan in June.
