Cong Phuong - Xuan Truong: Two friends in the same situation

In the match between Buriram and Prachuap in round 3 of Thai - League 2019, Xuan Truong did not play a single minute. This is the second time in a row within 4 days that the player from Tuyen Quang had to "wear out his pants" on the bench watching his teammates compete. Remember, Xuan Truong did not play a single minute in the match between Urawa Reds and Buriram in the group stage of AFC Champions League 2019.

Xuan Truong's unconvincing performance still attracts attention from Buriram United. Photo: AFC

So, after 2 consecutive matches as a starter against Chonburi and Suphanburi, the player born in 1995 was no longer valued by coach Bozidar Bandovic. It is worth mentioning that in both of the most recent matches, the outcome was almost decided (Buriram was led by Urawa Reds 3-0 and Buriram led Prachuap 2-0), Xuan Truong was not paid attention to by the Montenegrin strategist. Obviously, Truong "hip" made things difficult for himself because of his previous disappointing performances.

In the same situation as Xuan Truong is the case of his close friend Cong Phuong. In Korea, "Vietnamese Messi" is going through a very difficult period. K-League 2019 has taken place in the 2nd round, but the striker from Nghe An has only played for 2 minutes for Incheon United. The situation of coming on as a substitute in the 6th minute of extra time in the match Incheon Utd - Gyeongnam (2 - 1), was the first time Cong Phuong played for his home team in K-League 2019.

Cong Phuong completely deserves this second trip abroad. Photo: AFC

Witnessing the situation of Xuan Truong in Buriram and Cong Phuong in Incheon United, experts and Vietnamese football fans cannot help but worry about a not-so-bright prospect for the HAGL duo. Hopefully, both Xuan Truong and Cong Phuong will not repeat the lesson of 3 years ago./.