Hanoi - Song Lam Nghe An Club: Home team loses soldiers, away team has many opportunities

The Capital team just had a forgettable away trip to Nam Dinh Steel Blue in the early match of round 13. Not only did the defending champion successfully reverse the score, coach Hoang Van Phuc and his team also suffered a loss due to Pham Tuan Hai's red card.

Thus, the striker who just won the ASEAN Cup 2024 with the Vietnamese team will have to sit in the stands during the match between Hanoi Club andLam River Nghe An, taking place on February 9. The absence of Pham Tuan Hai will greatly affect the strength of the capital team.

In addition to Pham Tuan Hai, coach Hoang Van Phuc will also not have Vu Dinh Hai. The reason is that the left winger of Hanoi Club was sent off in the match against Hoang Anh Gia Lai in round 11, after a dangerous tackle with a player of the away team.

With the red card, Vu Dinh Hai will be suspended for two consecutive matches, against Nam Dinh Steel Blue and against Song Lam Nghe An. Most likely, in the match against Nghe An, coach Hoang Van Phuc will continue to use the 3-4-3 formation, with Le Xuan Tu playing as left back.

In contrast to the home team Hang Day, Song Lam Nghe An marched to the capital with almost the most complete force. In particular, coach Phan Nhu Thuat will have the service of Michael Olaha. According to information obtained by Nghe An Newspaper, the Nigerian striker has completely recovered from his injury.

The return of Michael Olaha will help the coaching staff of Song Lam Nghe An feel more secure about personnel issues, especially in the attack. Ho Khac Ngoc will have a good partner, and Benjamin Kuku will have more room to perform, more opportunities in front of the opponent's goal.

It can be said that with full force and high spirit after the 1-0 victory over Becamex Binh Duong, Song Lam Nghe An is facing the opportunity to win all 3 points against Hanoi Club. Hopefully, coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team will leave Hang Day Stadium with a favorable result.