Eastern FC Returns to Cambodia for Pre-Season Camp, Scott Assures Safety
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Summary
Eastern Sports Club has chosen Cambodia over Thailand for its pre-season training camp, departing on Sunday (9th) with head coach Ng Wai-chiu (吳偉超), director Chu Chi-kwong (朱志光), and football department head Ko Chi-chiu (高志超) seeing the squad off at the airport . The squad includes new signings Makarrena, Lucas, and Daniel, and will extend to a fortnight due to a bye in the opening league week .
Key Points
- Former Manchester United youth midfielder Charlie Scott, who played for Cambodian club Angkor Tiger last season, revisited the country just months after leaving .
- Scott expressed excitement about facing his former teammates and described Phnom Penh as safe, comparing its environment favourably to Bangkok with friendly locals .
- Eastern will participate in a quadrangular tournament against Cambodian and Singaporean opponents during the camp .
- New striker Lucas, signed from Tai Po, confirmed he has fully recovered from injury and is ready to compete for playing time .
- Lucas revealed he visited compatriot Igor Sartori, who may miss the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon, and expects him to undergo surgery in Brazil .
Why It Matters
Eastern's decision to train in Cambodia rather than follow other Hong Kong clubs to Thailand reflects growing confidence in Southeast Asian football infrastructure. Scott's endorsement of local conditions may encourage other Hong Kong teams to consider alternative pre-season destinations beyond traditional choices, potentially broadening regional sporting ties and reducing costs for cash-strapped clubs.
Eastern's decision to train in Cambodia rather than follow other Hong Kong clubs to Thailand reflects growing confidence in Southeast Asian football infrastructure. Scott's endorsement of local conditions may encourage other Hong Kong teams to consider alternative pre-season destinations beyond traditional choices, potentially broadening regional sporting ties and reducing costs for cash-strapped clubs.