What are the opportunities for Phan Van Duc?

(Baonghean.vn) - Although coach Park Hang Seo added Phan Van Duc to the list of Vietnam U23 team preparing for the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, the possibility of Phan Van Duc being eliminated is still very high.

After impressive performances for SLNA, U21 SLNA and the Vietnam U21 team, the player from Nghe An was added to the list of the Vietnam U23 team by coach Park Hang Seo on December 22.

From the time he was called up until the time the Korean strategist finalized the list of players to attend the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, it was only a little over a week (January 1, 2018, the Vietnam U23 team left for China). That was too short for Phan Van Duc to score points with coach Park Hang Seo.

This is a disadvantage for the midfielder who is currently playing for SLNA Club. It seems that Coach Park Hang Seo has not paid any attention to Phan Van Duc's excellent performances over the past time.

That's why it was not until experts spoke up (including coach Tran Minh Chien of the Vietnam U19 team and coach Trinh Duy Quang of the Vietnam U21 team) that coach Park Hang Seo decided to call Phan Van Duc to the Vietnam U23 team. Duc "tiger" is not in the "zone" of the strategist from the land of Kim Chi.

Phan Van Duc (yellow shirt) has just had an impressive season with SLNA. Photo: Archive

Therefore, the addition of Phan Van Duc is just an act to satisfy public opinion of Coach Park Hang Seo, although he is completely worthy of being in the Vietnam U23 team. Through that, we can see the disadvantage of the midfielder born in 1996 compared to other teammates.

It is difficult for Phan Van Duc to adapt to the playing style and operation of the Vietnam U23 team that coach Park Hang Seo has built for nearly a month. Obviously, Duc "tiger" faces many disadvantages compared to players playing in the same position.

Having to gather late in the situation where coach Park Hang Seo is almost satisfied with the attack of the Vietnam U23 team. It is unlikely that the strategist born in 1959 will continue to stir up the stable attack to test new plans, while the defense is still nowhere.

Don’t forget, there are only about 10 days left until the AFC U23 Championship kicks off (January 9). Of course, Coach Park Hang Seo will have to focus on solving the problems that are currently lingering in the defense.

The left forward position of the Vietnam U23 team currently belongs to Nguyen Van Toan. Photo: Internet

Witnessing the recent matches of the U23 Vietnam team, everyone has imagined the satisfactory framework of the attacking line of coach Park Hang Seo. Nguyen Cong Phuong - Nguyen Van Toan - Nguyen Quang Hai - Nguyen Phong Hong Duy - Ha Duc Chinh are the top priorities of the Korean strategist.

The left winger position (4-1-4-1 formation) and left winger position (3-4-3 formation) are currently occupied by Nguyen Phong Hong Duy or Nguyen Van Toan and Lam Ti Phong. In terms of experience, ability to switch positions and participate in defense, Phan Van Duc is inferior to the above mentioned players.

Therefore, although the training camp is later, it is likely that the player of SLNA Club will be the first to return. Of course, all comments at this time are just speculations. The opportunity for Phan Van Duc and the Vietnam U23 team to participate in the 2018 AFC U23 Championship depends on his efforts and the perception of Coach Park Hang Seo./.

Thanh Hung