It's time for Tran Dinh Hoang to rest!
(Baonghean.vn) - In recent matches, the defender born in 1991 is showing signs of physical decline. I think the SLNA coaching staff should "push" him onto the bench.
Trauma history and importance
It must be admitted that in the current V.League, there are not many players better than Tran Dinh Hoang in the right-back position. In addition to his professional skills that are considered “high-quality Vietnamese goods”, the player wearing the number 6 shirt of SLNA also possesses an extremely strong physical foundation. That is why Tran Dinh Hoang was nicknamed “the man without lungs” by Nghe An fans.
However, the injury (meniscus) suffered before the AFF Cup 2016 caused Tran Dinh Hoang to go through a very bad and unforgettable time. Not only did he miss the AFF Cup 2016 with the Vietnam National Team (the number 1 choice for the right-back position of Coach Nguyen Huu Thang), Tran Dinh Hoang also had to stay away from the field for the entire 2017 season.
Finally, the expectation of Tran Dinh Hoang, SLNA, and Nghe An fans has been fulfilled. Before the 2018 season started, the 27-year-old player had completely recovered from his injury and could put on his shoes and go out to play.
The return of Tran Dinh Hoang helps coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his colleagues solve the problem of the right-back position - considered the "deadly weakness" of SLNA's defense last season.
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| Tran Dinh Hoang once stopped playing for more than a year due to injury. Photo: Archive |
Not disappointing the expectations of SLNA’s coaching staff and Nghe An fans, Tran Dinh Hoang immediately proved his talent and class. He attacked and defended rhythmically, diligently and persistently like a machine. Therefore, it is not without reason that Tran Dinh Hoang is in the list of players who have played the most in SLNA this season.
According to statistics from soccerway.com, the defender born in 1991 has played a total of 20/21 matches for the Nghe An team, only in the V.League arena.
The only match Tran Dinh Hoang was not in the SLNA squad was the match against Nam Dinh (lost 0-1) in round 7, which took place at Vinh Stadium on May 4. The reason was that the defender wearing the number 6 shirt had received enough yellow cards (3 cards) in the previous 6 rounds.
Physical wear and tear
Having to work hard continuously has made it difficult for Tran Dinh Hoang's physical foundation to avoid being eroded. The match between Hanoi FC and SLNA (2-0) in round 21 is proof of the "rapid loss of strength" of the 27-year-old player.
The first goal conceded by the Nghe An team came from Tran Dinh Hoang's indecisive and inaccurate clearance, and Hoang Vu Samson quickly defeated goalkeeper Phan Dinh Vu Hai to put Hanoi FC ahead.
A more typical situation was the ball dispute between Tran Dinh Hoang and Pham Thanh Luong in the 69th minute. From Hoang “me”’s slip, Nguyen Quang Hai almost raised the score to 2-0 for the home team at Hang Day Stadium.
The above two plays are enough to see that Tran Dinh Hoang is having physical problems. Of course, the opponents did not miss the opportunity to focus on exploiting the right wing position of the Nghe An team.
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| Always the first choice of SLNA Coaching Board for the right-back position.Photo: Duc Anh |
I think it's time for SLNA's coaching board to let Tran Dinh Hoang rest. It will help the defense to be less loose and help the defender born in 1991 avoid unfortunate injuries.
The importance of Tran Dinh Hoang to SLNA is indisputable, but people, like machines, need to rest properly. Moreover, coach Nguyen Duc Thang has no shortage of players who are good at playing the right-back position. A typical example is Nguyen Sy Nam.
The 2018 season has come to an end. With the current high competition density (about 4 matches per day), injuries are very likely to happen. Especially for players with a history of injuries, whose physical strength is seriously eroded, such as defender Tran Dinh Hoang.
The lessons from the injuries of Pham Xuan Manh and Phan Van Duc are still fresh. Hopefully, Coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his colleagues will not risk the health and career of their students.
Based on the match schedule, the match against SHB Da Nang in round 22 is a good opportunity for SLNA's coaching staff to consider letting Tran Dinh Hoang sit on the bench./.
