Vietnam U22 team's attack: Nothing to worry about!
(Baonghean.vn) - In the squad of the Vietnam U22 team preparing for the 2018 V-League U23 Asia and the 29th Sea Games, the attack is the biggest concern in the eyes of experts as well as many fans. But in reality, that is not too big of a problem for coach Nguyen Huu Thang.
According to the list of players, the U22 Vietnam team's attack line includes Cong Phuong, Tuan Tai, Duc Chinh, Thanh Binh and Van Toan, who used to play as a striker for U19 Vietnam and HAGL in the V.League.
In terms of numbers, that's okay. The biggest concern right now is the quality of these players when they take on the role of the highest strikers in the attack. Are they worthy of Coach Nguyen Huu Thang's full trust?
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| The duo Cong Phuong - Van Toan will find themselves again in the Vietnam U22 team. Photo: Internet. |
The answer is, of course, yes. The five names mentioned above are all very promising talents of Vietnamese football. Over the years, they have proven their professional level. It is true that in the V-League, Cong Phuong, Van Toan, Thanh Binh, Tuan Tai (except Duc Chinh) all expressed disappointment in different ways.
Cong Phuong and Van Toan are quite obscure at HAGL because they have to take on the responsibility of a team consisting entirely of young players. Meanwhile, Tuan Tai and Thanh Binh are not valued at SLNA and FLC Thanh Hoa.
The most important thing for young players to develop their full potential is to be used appropriately in a tournament that is suitable for their age. It is true that Cong Phuong and Van Toan did not play well in the V.League and in the national team.
Tuan Tai and Thanh Binh did not get much playing time because they could not compete with foreign strikers. However, it is not a rush to conclude that they all cannot shine in the U22 Vietnam team, in tournaments for young players such as the 2018 AFC U23 Championship and the 29th Sea Games.
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| Coach Nguyen Huu Thang is considered to have a “good hand” with young players since he led SLNA. Photo: Internet. |
During the upcoming training period, if coach Nguyen Huu Thang and the U22 Vietnam coaching staff can help them regain their confidence, they will certainly achieve the desired results. For young players, being able to play regularly and being encouraged... they will make visible progress.
Therefore, the practice matches and matches at the U23 Asian qualifiers are opportunities for Cong Phuong, Van Toan, Duc Chinh, Tuan Tai and Thanh Binh to regain their inherent killer instincts.
Trust in the “cool hand” of coach Nguyen Huu Thang, who helped Le Cong Vinh shine at the JVC Cup 2003, when the striker from Nghe An was just 18 years old. Therefore, don’t worry too much about the U22 Vietnam team’s attack./.
Thanh Hung
