7:00 PM on July 2nd, Vietnam vs Myanmar: Awaiting the impact of the new coach.

"A good start leads to a good finish," a successful debut match will create a relaxed mindset for coach Toshiya Miura as he leads Vietnam towards the AFF Suzuki Cup 2014.

Trong Hoang is ready to score and help the Vietnamese national team get off to a good start under coach Miura's era.

Furthermore, it is expected that this Japanese expert will make his mark in his very first match in charge in Vietnam, especially since the opposing team is Myanmar, led by the "magician" Radojko Avramovic, who has won the Southeast Asian championship three times with Singapore.

TRY TO FIND THE STARTING LINEUP

With limited time to thoroughly understand his players, Coach Miura has shuffled the lineup during the past week of training to experiment. Tonight's match against Myanmar will undoubtedly be an opportunity for the Japanese coach to continue his quest to find a solid foundation for Vietnam's 4-4-2 formation.

In goalkeeping, Vinh Loi possesses strong experience but is less effective in aerial duels than his younger teammates Nguyen Manh and Thanh Binh. Meanwhile, compared to Thanh Binh, Nguyen Manh has more international experience, consistent form, and sharper reflexes. Therefore, it wouldn't be surprising if the SLNA goalkeeper were chosen to play in this afternoon's match.

In the defensive line, Van Hoan and Van Bien are almost certain to be in the starting lineup on the flanks. Having years of experience playing for the national team, Phuoc Tu is trusted to "mentor" his two younger teammates, Ngoc Hai and Tien Thanh, who possess great energy and enthusiasm. Based on the trials conducted in recent days, it is highly likely that Tien Thanh will be chosen to play alongside Phuoc Tu.

There is fierce competition in the midfield because the team currently has many impressive midfielders. Therefore, experienced players will be prioritized by coach Miura. The quartet in this line could be Thanh Luong, Minh Chau, Tan Tai, and Trong Hoang, with Tan Tai expected to be the "ace" thanks to his passionate playing style, creative and precise attacking initiation.

Thanks to his class, Cong Vinh is the number one priority in the attack. The remaining position will most likely go to Hai Anh, as this striker is currently playing exceptionally well in the V-League (11 goals). Anh Duc is at a disadvantage as he has just returned from injury.

PROBLEMS THAT NEED SOLUTIONS

Although Myanmar has caused difficulties in previous encounters, they have never been able to impose their playing style on the Vietnamese national team. Coach Avramovic added that Myanmar's squad includes 9 new players, so their experience and composure are not yet at a high level.

With their opponents proving less experienced, the demands placed on Vietnam in Coach Miura's debut match became even higher. Speaking before the game, the Japanese coach set a target for his players: "Not just to win, but to showcase an effective style of play!" After several coaches, the Vietnamese national team has reverted from a 4-2-3-1 formation to a 4-4-2, a formation not widely used in the current V-League. Therefore, mastering and smoothly implementing this formation is Coach Miura's top priority.

While demanding a diverse range of attacking options, the Vietnamese coach also seeks to highlight the strengths of his players to create a unique style of play. Based on the players' skillful technique, the coaching staff focuses on short, quick passes and quick combinations. Therefore, today's match is also an opportunity for Coach Miura to elevate Vietnam's signature style of play to a new level.

Each team is allowed a maximum of 6 substitutions.

Prediction: 3-1

Coach Avramovic regrets… Vietnam

Having visited Vietnam numerous times as the head coach of the Singapore national team, Rodojko Avramovic understands Vietnamese football very well and has always wished to lead our national team. Therefore, upon arriving in Vietnam with the Myanmar national team, he spent an hour talking with Cong Vinh and expressed his regret at not having the opportunity to coach a team with such potential and a large, passionate fan base as the Vietnamese national team.

Coach Avramovic has just taken over as head coach of the Myanmar national team, and all the most important terms of his contract relate to the AFF Suzuki Cup later this year. He doesn't hide his intention to experiment with players to select the strongest squad for the AFF Suzuki Cup, where Myanmar aims to reach the semi-finals. Therefore, in this training camp, Coach Avramovic has called up more than half of the players to be young and new recruits.

According to Bongdaplus