[6] However, Amato return to Chainat again, but was faced with many problems, including a squad with a limited number of players, and strict financial constraints.

[7] In 2018, after a win against defending FA Cup champions Chiangrai United, the Hornbills defeated the defending Thai League 1 champions Buriram United 1–0 at the Chang Arena, which was the first time that Buriram United had failed to win a league game on their own home ground since the return of Bozidar Bandovic as coach.

[9] Under Amato's management, the Hornbills play a style of football based on maintaining possession, and trying to win the ball back after losing it, instead of regrouping into a defensive position.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.