Michael Jones is joined by Australian sports journalist and Asian football expert, Sha Nen, as they preview Groups A - C of teams participating at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Michael also speaks to Hong Kong and Radcliffe FC defender, Sean Tse, in an exclusive interview.

Shownotes

Group A (Qatar, China, Tajikistan and Lebanon)

2:25 - Will Carlos Queiroz's last minute departure ruin Qatar's hopes of holding onto their crown? | 5:22 - Can China's ageing squad defy sceptics? | 8:43 - Are the youthful Tajikistan the tournament's dark horses? | 12:03 - Why Miodrag Radulović's return to Lebanon is not a sign of desperation

Group B (Australia, Uzbekistan, Syria and India)

14:20 - Why Australia's squad is built for the long term | 18:30 - Have Uzbekistan's chances of progress been dashed by the absence of Eldor Shomurodov? | 20:21 - Who will step up for Syria following the retirement of Omar Al Somah? | 22:27 - At 39 years of age, can Sunil Chhetri build on his Indian legacy?

Group C (Iran, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Palestine)

27:35 - Is Iran's mentality better prepared to tackle tougher tests? | 29:31 - Are Paulo Bento's UAE the best team outside of the traditional 'big five'? | 31:20 - Will the man who managed Mainz between Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel continue to create miracles with Hong Kong? | 40:11 - Palestine's appearance in the tournament itself is a huge achievement, but in huge adversity, can they bring more joy in horrific times?

Exclusive interview with Hong Kong centre back Sean Tse - 32:45

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