List of Vietnam National Team: What opportunities for new players?

Along with the return of Do Hung Dung are a series of "new factors" such as Nguyen Huu Tuan, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Lieu Quang Vinh, Nguyen Duc Chien, Le Van Do, Nguyen Trong Long, To Van Vu, Pham Tuan Hai and Ho Thanh Minh. However, being called up and being able to play are two completely different things. So, who will beCoach Park Hang-seoused in the match against the Australian Team, taking place on January 27?

1. Center back Nguyen Huu Tuan

Will central defender Nguyen Huu Tuan be highly regarded by coach Park Hang-seo? Photo: IT

The player currently on the payroll of HAGL is one of the faces with the most opportunities. Because, in the away match against the Australian team, Coach Park Hang-seo will not have the services of the central defender duo Que Ngoc Hai - Do Duy Manh, due to injury and suspension. With such a personnel situation, the Korean strategist is forced to give opportunities to other central defenders. And Nguyen Huu Tuan is a possible option.

2. Midfielder Do Hung Dung

Midfielder Do Hung Dung returns to the field after nearly a year of injury. Photo: NLĐ

As long as he ensures 100% physical fitness, the player currently on the payroll of Hanoi FC will be used by Coach Park Hang-seo in the match against the Australian team. Firstly, before being seriously injured, Do Hung Dung was an "irreplaceable" pillar of the Vietnam team. Secondly, Nguyen Tuan Anh's absence will be an opportunity for Mr. Park to bring Do Hung Dung back to play with Nguyen Hoang Duc in the central midfield position.

3. Striker Pham Tuan Hai

Striker Pham Tuan Hai in an interview. Photo courtesy of Hai Hoang

One of the reasons why the Vietnamese team could not defend the title at the AFF Cup 2020 was the poor performance of the strikers on the attack line. Apart from the duo Nguyen Hoang Duc - Nguyen Quang Hai, the remaining midfielders and strikers did not perform up to standard. Certainly, with a striker with great potential like Pham Tuan Hai (Top scorer at the National U19 Finals in 2016), it is easy for Coach Park Hang-seo to give him a chance.

According to the plan, the Vietnam team will gather on January 13. After about a week of training, Coach Park Hang-seo will finalize the list of 23 players, then leave for Australia./.