Who will replace Khac Ngoc?

(Baonghean.vn) - Central midfielder Khac Ngoc had to sit out the match between SLNA and the home team B.Binh Duong. A match in which, if won, B.Binh Duong would surpass the Nghe team in the rankings, so who would replace Khac Ngoc was a problem.

With 6 yellow cards, for the second time this season, Khac Ngoc was banned from playing in the match against B.Binh Duong. Photo: Internet

This season, Khac Ngoc has been in the starting lineup for 15 matches, among the players with the most appearances in SLNA: Olaha, Phi Son, Van Khanh, Nguyen Manh, Xuan Manh, Ngoc Hai. Coach Duc Thang has almost nailed down the central midfielder position to Khac Ngoc, if this player number 12 is not injured or carded.

This 19th round, for the second time this season, Khac Ngoc was banned from playing. In the SLNA team, Ngoc Hai and Khac Ngoc are the players who receive the most cards. Simply, in addition to their aggressive playing style, they play in positions that constantly have to confront the opponent's attack. Obviously, losing Khac Ngoc in the match at Go Dau Stadium has caused SLNA's coaching staff quite a headache, because of the importance of the match.

Who should use it?

In fact, there are quite a few SLNA players who can play as a central midfielder with Ngoc Toan, who has just returned from injury. They could be Thanh Phong, Sy Sam, Van Vinh and even central defender Que Ngoc Hai. When Manh Hung has returned from injury and can play as a central defender with Van Khanh, Que Ngoc Hai is also a good option.

But the arrangement of who plays as a central midfielder needs to be based on the nature of the match and the playing style of the opponent. This is a match where the SLNA coaching board clearly needs at least 1 point to avoid the acceleration and overtaking of coach Tran Binh Su and his team. Observing, we see that B.Binh Duong often uses "bulldozer" Hoang Max to attack on the right wing, where Ngoc Duc will most likely guard. The most dangerous explosive is Tan Tai who will play on the left wing, where Xuan Manh takes charge.

The attacking trio of Anh Duc, Tien Linh and Diogo have all scored in the last 2 matches and Diogo is showing that he is a worthy replacement for Sunday. This Brazilian striker plays very energetically and has a very dangerous long-range shot. Veteran Anh Duc is good at cutting in front, heading or shooting with both feet. As a veteran coach, Coach Tran Binh Su understands SLNA very well, in the first leg at Vinh Stadium, at the end of the match, B.Binh Duong attacked from the left corner led by Tan Tai.

Thus, it can be said that the match at Go Dau Stadium will hardly have a place for veteran Van Vinh in the starting lineup. SLNA needs a pair of central midfielders with good physical strength, capable of competing in the midfield area. In addition, with the ability to play to destroy the opponent of the host B.Binh Duong, with foreign players Dugary, Hoang Max, it seems that SLNA must prepare a replacement plan for this position. Thus, who among the names Ngoc Hai, Thanh Phong and Sy Sam will be replaced, SLNA's loyal fans have the answer.

How to attack?

Anh Duc is the most dangerous player on the home side. Photo: Internet

B.Binh Duong's defense is not good at playing high balls because Huynh Phu and Xuan Thanh are both small and have poor jumping ability. Therefore, SLNA's coaching staff needs to push Danko and Olaha up high and continuously put high balls into the 16.5m area to threaten Tan Truong's goal. SLNA's wing midfielders do not need to move too high in this match to ensure defensive coverage. Certainly, coach Tran Binh Su will still "stick" Tan Tai behind Phi Son to block this wing of the away team. The confrontation between Tan Tai and Phi Son will be the vital factor of this match. In our opinion, the away team still has to play cautiously, waiting for opportunities and not push the squad high like when playing against SHB.Da Nang.

Another key is not to let the home team score first, because Binh Duong under coach Tran Binh Su is very good at counter-attacking. If they score first, Phi Son and his teammates' chances of scoring are considered zero.

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