SLNA foreign player leaves open possibility of playing in match against Hai Phong
(Baonghean.vn) – Although SLNA will certainly have to play with a patchwork lineup against Hai Phong in round 20 of V.League, the bad news about the Nghe An team's squad has not stopped.
During SLNA’s training session two days before welcoming Hai Phong FC at Vinh Stadium, SLNA continued to witness various injuries. Players such as Le The Cuong, Pham Xuan Manh, Phan Van Duc, Le Van Hung or Vo Ngoc Duc could not return to practice.
Players Hoang Van Binh, Pham The Nhat, Nguyen Quang Tinh, and Cao Xuan Thang, although on the field, still have to practice separately. Their injuries are still painful and their ability to play is not high.
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A series of injured players will force SLNA to play with a patchwork lineup against Hai Phong. Photo: Xuan Thuy |
In addition, foreign striker Joel Vinicius was also absent from this afternoon's training session (August 9) due to a headache and a slight illness. The Brazilian's ability to play is still a big question mark because there is only one more training session before the match takes place.
Difficulties are further compounded for the home team in the upcoming Sunday match when midfielder Khac Ngoc is absent due to suspension. Thus, SLNA only has 14 players and 3 goalkeepers who can register to play, the rest are absent for various reasons.
The match between SLNA and Hai Phong in round 20 of V.League 2019 will take place at 5:00 p.m. on August 11 at Vinh Stadium.

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