Looking back at the performances of SLNA's foreign players

Center back Igor Jelic

With his proven ability in SHB Da Nang, the Serbian player wasSLNAbrought in to pair with Captain Hoang Van Khanh in the central position of the defense. Unfortunately, the presence of Igor Jelic has not yet brought about the expected results of the Coaching Board and SLNA fans.

Center back Igor Jelic. Photo: Ba Tuan

From defense to attack, the former SHB Da Nang player only completed at a moderate level. Although possessing an ideal physique (1m 93 tall), Igor Jelic's aerial ability is not outstanding. Compared to his two predecessors Memovic (2019 season) and Gustavo Santos (2020 season), the player wearing the number 12 shirt is somewhat inferior.

Forward Peter Samuel

Thanks to impressive performances in the final rounds of phase 2V.LeagueIn 2020, the Nigerian player had his contract renewed by SLNA's Board of Directors. However, just like last season, Peter Samuel is having an extremely disappointing start in the first phase of V.League 2021.

Striker Peter Samuel. Photo: Ba Tuan

Up to this point, the player wearing the number 10 shirt has not scored any goals or made any assists. Peter Samuel has even suffered injuries and has been unable to play in some of his team's recent matches. Now, even the aggressiveness, enthusiasm and passion on the field, Peter Samuel cannot do as before.

Striker Bruno Henrique

Moving to Vinh Stadium with many expectations, but after 8 matches for SLNA, the Brazilian player only had 1 goal (against Than Quang Ninh in round 4). Not only was he ineffective in scoring goals, Bruno Henrique also did not contribute much to the overall play of the Vinh Stadium team.

Striker Bruno Henrique. Photo: Ba Tuan

Witnessing Bruno Henrique's lackluster performance, experts and football fans in Nghe An were surprised and disappointed. It should be remembered that while playing for Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Bruno Henrique scored 10 goals in V.League 2020, helping the "Hong mountain" team finish in 8th place overall.

In general, what SLNA's foreign players have shown since the beginning of the tournament until now is quite lackluster, especially the striker duo Peter Samuel - Bruno Henrique. If not for the talent ofPhan Van DucThe performance of the Nghe An team is even worse. I wonder if, in the mid-season transfer period (April 26 - May 23), the SLNA Board of Directors will change foreign players like Ho Chi Minh City Club and Saigon Club?