Defiant Rajevac insists all is well in Thai camp

Milovan Rajevac trying to put up a brave front before the press.
Milovan Rajevac trying to put up a brave front before the press. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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All smiles at the photo call but all snarls when pricked by the pointed questions during the pre-match press conference, Thailand national coach Milovan Rajevac may deny that his team are under pressure. But his responses hinted of uncertainty in the blue corner.

A draw with Singapore tonight in their Group B match will be enough for Thailand to qualify for the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-finals, but the Serb was gruff and grouchy when he faced the media for 15 minutes at the Rajamangala Stadium yesterday.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on November 25, 2018, with the headline Defiant Rajevac insists all is well in Thai camp. Subscribe