With the Ho Chi Minh City Police FC changing their coach, will Song Lam Nghe An FC face difficulties?

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Prior to the 22nd round, Ho Chi Minh City Police was experiencing a disappointing run of form. In their last five matches, the team only won one game against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, while suffering four heavy defeats. This poor performance led to coach Le Huynh Duc's departure from the team.

The chosen replacement is coach Phung Thanh Phuong. Although there hasn't been much time to prepare, changes on the coaching bench always have a certain impact on morale. In football, "changing coaches changes fortunes" and often brings positive results for the team.

That's also why Song Lam Nghe An's away match is more unpredictable. The team from Nghe An enters this game after two consecutive defeats against Hanoi Police and Hoang Anh Gia Lai. While the loss against Hanoi Police reflected the difference in class and squad depth, the defeat against HAGL left many regrets.

In that match, Coach Van Sy Son's team didn't play badly at all. They controlled the ball more, created many dangerous opportunities, but lacked sharpness in their finishing. A moment of lapse in concentration and the strikers' lack of luck led to the Nghe An team losing on their home ground in Vinh.

Nevertheless, the assessment that SLNA's form is declining is perhaps still a bit pessimistic. With 24 points after 21 rounds and a 10-point lead over the play-off zone, the Nghe An team's chances of avoiding relegation are still very high. However, if they continue to drop points, SLNA could put themselves under pressure in the final stages of the season.

SThe return of the strongest lineup.

The biggest positive point for Song Lam Nghe An ahead of this away match is that their squad is gradually stabilizing. After a period of personnel shortages, coach Van Sy Son will likely have almost his strongest lineup available.

Foreign center-back Justin Garcia has returned to normal training after a muscle injury and is ready to play. His return, along with Hoang Van Khanh's return after his suspension, will significantly strengthen SLNA's defense.

On the flanks, Phan Bá Quyền and Vương Văn Huy are expected to continue providing a balance between defense and attacking support. Meanwhile, the midfield, with Khắc Ngọc and Xuân Bình, will still play a key role in controlling the tempo and creating connections in the gameplay.

Most notably, the attacking line-up features the duo of Michael Olaha and Dale Moore. These two names offer the most hope for the Nghe An team at the moment. Olaha continues to demonstrate his leadership role both professionally and mentally, while Dale Moore brings dynamism and the ability to create breakthroughs in counter-attacking situations.

Meanwhile, the home team faces a significant setback as they are likely to be without two key players, Khoa Ngo and Endrick, due to injury. This will undoubtedly have a considerable impact on the attacking strength of the Ho Chi Minh City Police team.

If they play to their full potential, SLNA has every reason to believe in a positive result at Go Dau Stadium. What the Nghe An team needs right now is mental stability after the recent series of unlucky matches.

It's safe to say that the change in coach at Ho Chi Minh City Police will certainly make the match more unpredictable. But if they take advantage of opportunities and maintain their confidence, Song Lam Nghe An still has the ability to leave the away game with at least one point in hand.