What is the problem for Song Lam Nghe An?
Despite changing the captain position, the Vinh team has not improved its performance in V.League 2024/2025. The question is what move can Song Lam Nghe An make to overcome this crisis?
After 9 rounds, Michael Olaha and his teammates have only won 5 points after 5 draws and 4 losses. At this time, Song Lam Nghe An is temporarily in the second to last position on the rankings, and the gap between them and the team in the "bottom" position is only 1 fragile point.
Over the past time, the board of directors, coaching staff and players ofLam River Nghe Anhave made great efforts to help the team escape the crisis, typically Mr. Phan Nhu Thuat replaced Mr. Pham Anh Tuan in the role of "captain". However, the Nghe An team continues to mark time.
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"Without flour, there is no glue", the return of coach Phan Nhu Thuat is not enough to help Song Lam Nghe An "transform" immediately. Because, the Nghe An team currently owns a squad that is both weak and lacking compared to the general level of V.League (the average age of Song Lam Nghe An is 21.9 years old).
"I hope that the players who performed well will recover and return soon. Especially in the second phase of the season, I hope to add more players to support the team," the coach shared after Song Lam Nghe An's 0-5 loss to The Cong - Viettel in the 9th round, which took place on November 19.
Observing the way the Nghe An team plays recently, it can be seen that they are lacking a midfielder who can lead the game - a true "conductor" on the field. Because Nguyen Quang Vinh, Dang Quang Tu, Nguyen Xuan Binh or Nguyen Trong Tuan are only strong in one-on-one competition and long-range defense.
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Meanwhile, the most expected face, Dinh Xuan Tien, has shown signs of "slow growth" after a period of internal discipline. The player from Nam Dan district is even in the process of treating an injury. It can be affirmed that the midfield of the Vinh stadium team has an excess of "worker" qualities and lacks "artist" qualities.
Therefore, Song Lam Nghe An can only play one game, which is passive defense and counter-attack, leaving the responsibility of scoring goals to the foreign duo Michael Olaha - Benjamin Kuku to "do it themselves". Of course, they are often starved of the ball, lost in the tight siege of the opponent's defenders.
If we can recruit a midfielder like Ho Khac Ngoc, it is very likely that the above problem will be resolved satisfactorily. Possessing a foundation of skillful individual techniques, sharp tactical vision and extensive battle experience, the player born in 1992 will help Song Lam Nghe An's playing style become smoother and more dangerous.
Currently, Ho Khac Ngoc is a redundant player at Thep Xanh Nam Dinh because he is not properly utilized by coach Vu Hong Viet. Hopefully, the midfielder nicknamed "Fabregas of Nghe An" will have the opportunity to return.Vinh Stadiumto rescue the hometown football team, in the midst of "boiling oil, burning fire"./.
