2 Song Lam Nghe An players were called up to the Vietnam U20 team to participate in the U20 Asia qualifiers.

Previously, in preparation for the 2023 U20 Asian qualifiers, the U20 Vietnam coaching staff summoned goalkeeper Cao Van Binh and Trinh Hoang Canh of Song Lam Nghe An to the training list before the tournament.

And before the official match day, to find the best players for the U20 Vietnam team, coach Dinh The Nam continued to call up midfielder Dinh Xuan Tien and defender Ho Van Cuong. These are two players who have played well in the first half of the season.at the beginning of the 2022 V.League season, in the Song Lam Nghe An shirt.

Dinh Xuan Tien in Song Lam Nghe An shirt. Photo: Duc Anh

Dinh Xuan Tien and Ho Van Cuong are both players born in 2003. Both of these players have achieved many achievements at the youth team levels at Song Lam Nghe An.

Although only 19 years old, Xuan Tien and Van Cuong have been promoted to the first team by coach Huy Hoang. These two players have both had matches that left quite a good impression in the V.League 2022. Dinh Xuan Tien's forte position is central midfielder. Possessing skillful basic techniques, quite good tactical vision, along with a very confident playing mentality has helped the midfielderNam Dan has contributed a lot to the success of Song Lam Nghe An in the first leg of the 2022 season.

When Tran Dinh Hoang could not participate due to receiving a red card in the match against Ho Chi Minh City Club, Ho Van Cuong was arranged by coach Huy Hoang to play in the starting lineup. Photo: Duc Anh

Ho Van Cuong's best position is right back. In this position, Tran Dinh Hoang is showing very good form and experience this season. Therefore, it is very difficult for defender Ho Van Cuong.can compete for an official position, however, in the times he has played in the V.League arena, Ho Van Cuong has always performed his role very well.

The 2003 defender's strengths are speed, ability to stick and support attacks, so this player is very suitable when the team uses the two wings as the main attackers. If he accumulates more experience, Ho Van Cuong will be a player who goes far in the future.

After the match between Song Lam Nghe An and Dong A Thanh Hoa in round 15 of V.League 2022, Ho Van Cuong and Dinh Xuan Tien will be allowed by their home club to join the national team in training.

Vietnam U20 will travel to Indonesia to participate in the 2023 AFC U20 Championship qualifiers. Vietnam U20 is in Group F with Hong Kong U20, Timor Leste U20 and Indonesia U20. The matches will take place from September 14 to 18.