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<p>Laos are a regular at the AFF Championship, even if they have yet to survive the group stages. </p><p>In fact, they have not managed to win a single game since 2-1 victory over Cambodia in 2004.</p><p>They will be looking to end that barren run at the 2022 edition of the tournament, but know that a tough task lies ahead.</p><p>They were paired with the likes of Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam in Group B and will kick off their campaign with a home match versus title favourites Vietnam on December 21.</p><p>Here's a look at the squad selected by head coach Michael Weiss. </p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Laos AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 squad: Who's in and who's out?

<p>All four goalkeepers chosen by Laos for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup have just a few appearances between them.<span></span></p><p><span>Keo-Oudone Souvannasangso is their most experienced goalkeeper and he also featured at the AFF Championship in 2020, making him the prime candidate for the No.1 jersey.</span></p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Keo-Oudone Souvannasangso</td><td>Lao Army</td></tr><tr><td>Phounin Xayyasone</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>Chanthavysay Thiep Anong</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>Xaysavath Souvanhansok</td><td>Young Elephants</td></tr></tbody></table>

GOALKEEPERS

<p><span>Kaharn Phetsivilay is the most</span> experienced centre-back in the squad and will be key to Laos' hopes to grind out results.</p><p>He could line up alongside Anantaza Siphongphan, who has featured in all of Laos' last four games.<span></span></p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Kaharn Phetsivilay</td><td>Young Elephants</td></tr><tr><td>Thinnakone Kongtakan</td><td>Lao Army</td></tr><tr><td>Phonsack Seesavath</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>Vongsakda Chanthaleuxay</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>Inthachuk Sisouphan</td><td>Luang Prabang</td></tr><tr><td>Anantaza Siphongphan</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>Nalongsit Chanthalangsy</td><td>Champasak</td></tr><tr><td>Phoutthavong Sangvilay</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>At Viengkham</td><td>Master 7</td></tr><tr><td>Phetdavanh Somsanid</td><td>Champasak</td></tr></tbody></table>

DEFENDERS

<p><span></span><span>Soukaphone Vongchiengkham will be the main man for Laos in midfield, with the Trat ace just a few appearances short of becoming his country's most-capped player, while he is also on his way to becoming their all-time top goal scorer.</span></p><p>Phithack Kongmathilath is another familiar name Laos will be counting upon.</p><p>Bounphachan Bounkong, however, will not be available for the AFF Championship.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Kydavone Souvanny</td><td>Young Elephants</td></tr><tr><td>Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>Oun Phetvongsa</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>Anousone Xaypanya</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>Manolom Phetphakdy</td><td>Young Elephants</td></tr><tr><td>Phouvieng Phounsavath</td><td>Viengchanh</td></tr><tr><td>Mitsada Saitaifah</td><td>Young Singh Hatyai United</td></tr><tr><td>Soukaphone Vongchiengkham</td><td>Trat</td></tr><tr><td>Phithack Kongmathilath</td><td>Nakhon Pathom United</td></tr></tbody></table>

MIDFIELDERS

<p>Laos has left out strikers like Visith Bounpaserth, Phouvieng Phounsavath and Anousone Xaypanya, who featured in their last few friendly games.</p><p>Star player <span>Billy Ketkeophomphone has made the cut, however, as has promising youngster</span> Chony Wenpaserth.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Name</strong></th><th><strong>Club</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Chony Wenpaserth</td><td>Ezra</td></tr><tr><td>Ekkamai Ratxachak</td><td>Champasak</td></tr><tr><td>Soukphachan Lueanthala</td><td>Champasak</td></tr><tr><td>Billy Ketkeophomphone</td><td>Free Agent</td></tr><tr><td>Phathana Phommathep</td><td>Ezra</td></tr></tbody></table>

ATTACKERS

<p>In their last few games, Laos have gone with a 4-1-4-1 formation.</p><p>Considering that as the basis, here is arguably the strongest Laos starting XI for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.</p><p><em><strong>Laos XI (4-1-4-1): </strong></em> <span>Keo-Oudone Souvannasangso;</span> <span>Phoutthayong Sangvilay</span>, <span>Kaharn Phetsivilay</span>, <span>Anantaza Siphongphan</span>, At Viengkham; <span></span><span></span>Mitsada Saitaifah; <span>Phithack Kongmathilath,</span> <span>Kydavone Souvanny, Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone, </span>Soukaphone Vongchiengkham; <span>Billy Ketkeophomphone</span><span></span></p>

STRONGEST XI

<p>As with every major tournament, there are always some important names who miss out for whatever reason and the AFF Cup is no exception.</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>PLAYER</strong></th><th><strong>CLUB</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Bouphachan Bounkong</td><td>Young Elephants</td></tr><tr><td>Phoutdavy Phommasane</td><td>Master 7 FC</td></tr><tr><td>Somxay Keohanam</td><td>Young Elephants</td></tr></tbody></table>

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