Will Filip Nguyen be the starting goalkeeper in the match against Thailand?; Chelsea unexpectedly lost to the Japanese club
(Baonghean.vn) - In reality, the possibility of Filip Nguyen being used in the match against Thailand is not high; Chelsea unexpectedly lost to a Japanese club... are notable news today.
Coach Park puts all his efforts into the Vietnamese team's gamble in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers
Coach Park Hang-seo will certainly focus all his efforts on the Vietnamese team's gamble in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, before sitting down to negotiate a contract with the VFF.
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The result of the match will affect many things, including the future of coach Park. |
This is an opportunity for Mr. Park to continue to write his name in history as a coach who brought the Vietnamese team to the third qualifying round.
The result of the match is really important, as it not only affects the plan to win a ticket to the third qualifying round of the Vietnam team but also plays a big role in how coach Park Hang-seo and VFF extend their contract with what terms.
Will Filip Nguyen be the main goalkeeper in the match against Thailand?
In reality, the possibility of Filip Nguyen being used in the match against Thailand is not high.
Firstly, the understanding between him and his teammates from language, living habits to playing football is zero. Therefore, Van Lam's option brings more certainty than the risk of choosing Filip Nguyen.
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Compare the two goalkeepers in the last 5 matches at club level (as of July 14). |
Second, from the time of integration to moving to Thailand and preparing for the competition, Filip Nguyen only had 3 days of training with the team. That was too modest a period of time for him to be able to take the starting position from Van Lam.
UAE coach: "Thailand is not stronger than Vietnam"
According to UAE coach Van Marwijk, Thailand is unstable and is currently not stronger than Vietnam.
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Vietnam national team schedule in 2022 World Cup qualifiers. |
Group G of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Asia witnessed an interesting match when the UAE had to face 4 representatives considered to be the elite of Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Talking about Thailand - the team that drew with UAE in the group stage of the 2019 Asian Cup to win a ticket to the round of 16, Mr. Van Marwijk rated lower than Vietnam: "At this point, they are also lacking stability. Thailand is not stronger than Vietnam."
Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 Chelsea: Lampard tastes first defeat
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Pulisic failed to make an impression on his Chelsea debut. |
In a friendly match against Kawasaki Frontale Club (Japan), Chelsea unexpectedly suffered a 0-1 defeat after the only goal of striker Leandro Damiao. Thus, after 2 unbeaten matches (1 win, 1 draw), coach Frank Lampard tasted defeat with The Blues.
Bundesliga record holder confirms retirement date
Veteran striker Claudio Pizarro has announced that the 2019/20 season will be his last as a professional player.
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Bundesliga record holder Peruvian football legend. |