Kitchee says midfielder Aarón Rey is set to return against Phnom Penh Crown
His return could strengthen Kitchee as it tries to recover points against the group-leading Cambodian club.
Tuesday 3 November · 18:01 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Kitchee announced that midfielder Aarón Rey would return ahead of its November 5 match against Phnom Penh Crown. [1]
- Kitchee lost the first leg 1-2 in Phnom Penh, while Phnom Penh Crown had won three matches in a row. [1]
- Kitchee had two points after three matches; a win would secure Phnom Penh Crown a place in the next round. [1]
What happened
Hong Kong club Kitchee announced that midfielder Aarón Rey was returning ahead of its match against Phnom Penh Crown on November 5 at Mong Kok Stadium. Rey had not played for Kitchee since joining in 2026 because of an injury. Kitchee lost the first leg 1-2 in Phnom Penh, while Phnom Penh Crown had won its previous three matches.
Why it matters
Kitchee had two points after three matches and needed points to improve its chance of advancing. Phnom Penh Crown had nine points, and a win in the coming match would guarantee it a place in the next round.
Background
Rey, 28, played 21 matches and scored six goals for Kitchee in the 2024–25 season. He joined Swiss club Bellinzona for the 2025–26 season and signed for Kitchee again in 2026.
Key terms
- Midfielder
- A player who links the defence and attack and plays mainly around the middle of the field.
- First leg
- The first match in a pair of games between two teams.
Timeline
- November 5, 2026 Kitchee is scheduled to host Phnom Penh Crown at Mong Kok Stadium.
Sources (1)
[1] Kampuchea Thmey ក្រុម Kitchee ប្រកាសនាំចូលតួសំខាន់ Aarón ត្រៀមទទួល ភ្នំពេញក្រោន ថ្ងៃព្រហស្បតិ៍នេះ 3 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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