Former midfielder of Song Lam Nghe An and the unforgettable time in Thanh Nam
(Baonghean.vn) - Once an important player in the midfield of Song Lam Nghe An and The Cong - Viettel, Ho Khac Ngoc is going through a very difficult period in the Nam Dinh Steel Blue shirt, when he cannot compete for a position with his teammates.
Moving to Thien Truong Stadium at the beginning of the 2023 season from The Cong - Viettel, Ho Khac Ngoc was immediately appreciated by coach Vu Hong Viet. According to statistics, in V.League 2023, the former midfielder of Song Lam Nghe An played a total of 10 matches with a duration of 758 minutes. Objectively speaking, Ho Khac Ngoc contributed significantly to the 5th place achievement of the Southern team.
It should also be added that last season, the central midfielder position of Nam Dinh Steel Blue was not as "crowded" as it is now. Apart from Pham Duc Huy, there was no player of the same level as Ho Khac Ngoc. Therefore, in case of no injury, the player born in 1992 was often present in the starting lineup.
However, before the 2023/2024 season, Thien Truong Stadium welcomed a series of quality new recruits. In the central midfield position, Tran Van Cong and Ly Cong Hoang Anh appeared. Not being strong in one-on-one battles made Ho Khac Ngoc become a secondary choice after the two teammates mentioned above and Pham Duc Huy.
Ho Khac Ngoc's situation became even more difficult when Nam Dinh Steel Blue successfully recruited national team player Nguyen Tuan Anh in the mid-season transfer window. The competition for the two central midfielder positions in the Southern team became more fierce, and Ho Khac Ngoc was the weakest. The proof is that since the second leg of V.League 2023/2024, Ho Khac Ngoc has only played for 43 minutes.
Even in the 3-2 victory of Nam Dinh Steel Blue against the home team Cong An Ha Noi in round 16, which took place on May 4, Ho Khac Ngoc was not used by coach Vu Hong Viet for a single minute. It can be affirmed that if Tran Van Cong, Ly Cong Hoang Anh and Nguyen Tuan Anh still maintain stable performance, the chance for the player wearing the number 12 shirt is extremely slim.
Nam Dinh Green Steel is racing towards the finish line of V.League 2023/2024, but for Ho Khac Ngoc personally, it is difficult to avoid moments of sadness. Don't forget, Ho Khac Ngoc used to be an "irreplaceable" pillar at Song Lam Nghe An and contributed greatly to helping The Cong-Viettel win the V.League 2020. Unfortunately, Ho Khac Ngoc is now having to carry the fate of "redundant" at Nam Dinh Green Steel.
It is very likely that when the 2023/2024 season officially ends, Ho Khac Ngoc and the Thien Truong team will "go their separate ways". With his class, Ho Khac Ngoc will be the target of many teams. Anyway, the 32-year-old player is facing the opportunity to lift the V.League Championship Cup for the second time. Hopefully, Ho Khac Ngoc will have a happy ending in the Nam Dinh Blue Steel shirt./.
