Bui Tien Dung replaces Van Lam as the main goalkeeper at Asian Cup 2019?

It can be said that Van Lam’s request to submit the contract termination papers with Hai Phong Club has attracted great attention from Vietnamese football fans. Lam is the hero of Vietnamese football who has just won the Southeast Asian championship with the Vietnamese national team. He is also a player with a big brand image. Therefore, every move of “foreign” Lam attracts the attention of the domestic media.

Many newspapers in Vietnam have firmly confirmed that Muangthong United has secured the signature of the handsome Vietnamese-American goalkeeper. However, yesterday, a series of information on social networks as well as the press predicted that Lam's destination is Hanoi FC. The team with the most strength and ambition in V.League.

Van Lam's new destination is still a big question. Photo: Trung Kien

However, in the end, both Muangthong United and Hanoi have denied those rumors. “There is no way we want Van Lam, that is definitely not the case. Van Lam will not join Hanoi FC in the 2019 season, I am sure of this” - That is the affirmation of Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hoi - Chairman of Hanoi FC.

Where Dang Van Lam will be in the new season will certainly be an unanswered question, at least for the next few days. This is really worrying because Van Lam is preparing to enter the first match of the Asian Cup. That is the opening match of the Vietnam national team against Iraq in Group D taking place on January 8.

In the important period close to the tournament, Van Lam publicly announcing his departure from Hai Phong will certainly make the Korean coach unhappy.

Everyone knows that V.League will start right after the Asian Cup, so pre-season transfer information is a major concern for players at this time.

Mr. Park has reasons to choose Bui Tien Dung as the main goalkeeper for the Asian Cup campaign. Photo: Trung Kien

As for Van Lam, he is definitely the most affected player. And Mr. Park Hang-seo will definitely consider whether to let Van Lam start in the opening match against Iraq or not.

More importantly, in the continental arena, Bui Tien Dung has a good relationship with teams from West Asia. In tournaments such as the U23 Finals and Asiad, Tien Dung always shows impressive performance even though the opponents are superior to us.

Tien Dung’s strengths are his ability to jump, handle high balls and come in and out. Meanwhile, at the recent AFF Cup 2018, Van Lam repeatedly made mistakes in deciding whether to come out or not, which is a major weakness when playing at the Asian Cup against continental teams.

If Mr. Park decides to replace Van Lam with Tien Dung or Tuan Manh, it will certainly receive public approval. More than ever, the Vietnam national team must have the highest concentration and determination for the campaign to conquer the continental summit at this time./.

Dang Van Lam's impressive performance at the AFF Cup before going to Thailand to compete

(Baonghean.vn) - At the AFF Cup 2018, goalkeeper Van Lam made a series of excellent saves to help the Vietnamese team win the championship. This performance helped the 25-year-old player be recruited by Muangthong United and transferred to the Thai League right after the Asian Cup 2019.