SAF are bottom of Asian Champions League Group G without a point and need to win to avoid an early exit from the competition.

Bok said: "It's going to be a tough game tomorrow. We will probably need a miracle to win but will work hard to play a good game against Kashima Antlers.

"They are a top team in Japan but probably in Asia, too. We'll work on our defence to make sure we do not give too much away."

SAF have two former J. League players - Kenji Arai in defence and Masahiro Fukazawa in attack - and experienced forward and skipper Aleksander Duric.

Playmaker and former Thailand midfielder Therdsak Chaiman is likely to start from the bench after having suffered an injury in domestic action recently.

Kashima Antlers coach Oswaldo Oliveira will adopt an attacking approach for tomorrow's game.

Antlers, Suwon Bluewings and Shanghai Shenhua are all tied on six points after three games and a win on Wednesday night could help the Antlers close in on qualification.

"We'd like to focus on qualifying for the next round, and our aim tomorrow is to collect three points," said Oliveira.

"That is something we've learned from our experience last year. We'll do our best to make sure to achieve this."

Left-back Toru Araiba is expected to return to the starting line-up for the first time since March 15 while South Korean Park Joo-ho is likely to take on an anchor role in midfield.

Suwon Bluewings coach Cha Bum-kun believes his side face a difficult task against Shanghai Shenhua after star striker Edu was ruled out through injury.

The two teams met just two weeks ago in Shanghai with the Chinese Super League side securing a 2-1 victory.

"It is a bad time for us to be missing our most valuable offensive player," said Cha. "With so much of our offensive attack based around Edu, it will be difficult for our young team to adapt so quickly to playing without him."

Shanghai Shenhua coach Jia Xiuquan insists his team's strategy will not change as a result of Edu's absence.

"Suwon are a proven team and this is not about just one man missing," he said.

"They have a lot of depth and have the ability to put a strong side out no matter what key players they are missing."