Let Phi Son be the reserve!

(Baonghean.vn) - In the match between B.Binh Duong and SLNA in round 19 on September 22, Phi Son had to play with limping legs due to dangerous fouls by the home team's players. It's time for SLNA's coaching staff to let Phi Son rest after a period of continuous hard work.

Up to now, Phi Son, along with captain Nguyen Manh and foreign player Olaha, have played in all the matches of V.League 2017 for SLNA. After 19 matches of V.League 2017 for the Nghe team, Phi Son has played 1,699 minutes, only behind goalkeeper Nguyen Manh - who has 1,710 minutes on the field.

Phi Son's contributions cannot be measured by the number of goals or assists for his teammates. Moreover, the player wearing the number 10 jersey is the locomotive, the inspiration, the sharp drill... of the Vinh team.

Although SLNA is having a rather bad season, objectively speaking, Phi Son is the best player of the yellow team. Many Nghe An fans even assert that without Phi Son, SLNA's current position would hardly be safe in the relegation battle.

That shows that the midfielder wearing the number 10 shirt is an irreplaceable pillar of SLNA this season. Just look at the way the opposing coaches directed their players to “kill” Phi Son in recent seasons.

Phi Son (number 10) holds the ball and "attacks left and right" in the match B.Binh Duong - SLNA (0 - 0). Photo: Tram Uyen

Fully understanding the strength and danger of the Nghe An team's attack depends a lot on the talent of the player born in 1992. If they can successfully neutralize Phi Son, the opportunity to defeat the team led by coach Nguyen Duc Thang will become clearer.

In theory, it is so, but in reality, it is not simple. With a skillful technical foundation, the ability to accelerate quickly and the strangeness in the ball touches, Phi Son often surpasses the opposing team's players quite easily.

There is a saying, “a thick orange peel has sharp nails.” If Phi Son cannot be blocked in one way, he will apply another. Therefore, every time the midfielder from Ha Tinh has the ball, the opposing defenders will use tricks and fouls to defuse the danger.

There are no specific statistics yet, but Phi Son is certainly one of the most fouled players in V.League 2017. This is not surprising, because to control a technical, agile and cunning player like Phi Son, the simplest way is to play hard and play dirty.

As a midfielder who is not afraid of collisions, Phi Son was not shaken after each time he received a blow from the opposing players. With the ball at his feet, the midfielder wearing the number 10 jersey was free to "roast peanuts", break through... in the middle of the opposing team's players.

Therefore, Phi Son has to endure many malicious tackles. In the last two matches against SHB Da Nang and B.Binh Duong, the 25-year-old midfielder has shown pain many times after being fouled by the opposing defenders and had to seek medical attention.

“Vietnamese Ronaldo” often has to endure fierce tackles from opposing players. Photo: Tram Uyen

Typically, in the first half of the match between B.Binh Duong and SLNA at Go Dau Stadium, Phi Son was at least twice "knocked out" by the duo Xuan Luan - Michal Nguyen on the home team.

Seeing “Vietnam Ronaldo” limping, experts and fans from Nghe An couldn’t help but feel sorry and worried. If the situation continues like this, injury is inevitable for Phi Son.

Human strength is limited, it is time for the star born in 1992 to rest to completely treat his injuries, avoiding future consequences. The lesson from the injury of right-back Dinh Hoang is still there.

SLNA’s coaching board should be bold in pushing Phi Son to the bench in matches that are not really important. There are only a few months left until the player wearing the number 10 jersey expires his contract with SLNA. It is not known whether Phi Son will continue to stay at Vinh Stadium or not, but first of all, we must help this midfielder avoid unfortunate injuries./.

Thanh Hung