Concerns from the "gamble" of Osmar Moreira

As soon as the news of SLNA signing a contract with Osmar Moreira came out, many experts and fans from Nghe An were surprised. In terms of professional level and ability to adapt to the Vietnamese football environment, Osmar Moreira did not make anyone hesitate. 5 goals after 7 matches for HAGL before suffering a serious injury in V.League 2016, was enough to confirm the talent of the striker born in 1987.

However, the Brazilian player's more than 1 year off to recuperate from an injury is something that makes experts and fans in Nghe An worried. In the current V.League environment full of tricks and violence, it is too difficult for a player who has just recovered from a serious injury (broken leg) like Osmar Moreira to regain his best playing form. Besides, the risk of Osmar Moreira's injury recurring is not small. SLNA's decision to recruit the 31-year-old player is no different from a "gamble".

Osmar Moreira was injured while playing for HAGL in V.League 2016. Photo: Internet

In the match SLNA - Than Quang Ninh (2 - 2) in the 3rd round of V.League 2018, striker Osmar Moreira was the outstanding player of the Nghe An team. In the 45th minute, receiving a delicate pass from midfielder Khac Ngoc, the Brazilian player finished accurately, bringing home the equalizer 1 - 1. After 5 minutes of the second half, taking advantage of defender Thanh Hien's carelessness, Osmar Moreira successfully stole the ball and made a cross that helped Olaha score against Than Quang Ninh.

The excellent performance of the former HAGL player was a rare bright spot in SLNA's 2-2 draw against the team from the mining land.

But “the joy was short-lived”. Before traveling to Thanh Hoa to play away at FLC Thanh Hoa, the Nghe An team received bad news from Osmar Moreira. The player born in 1987 could not put on his shoes to play because he was injured during a training session. Without the Brazilian striker, SLNA’s attack was helpless against FLC Thanh Hoa’s tight defense and lost with a score of 0-1.

Osmar Moreira (right) celebrates scoring against Than Quang Ninh. Photo: Internet

It was thought that Osmar Moreira would recover in time for the match between SLNA and TP.HCM at Thong Nhat Stadium on April 5. Unfortunately, once again the former HAGL player was not in the starting lineup of the Nghe An team. It is not known whether Omar Moreira's injury is serious or not, but the absence of this striker in the recent past has made Nghe An fans worried.

In case Osmar Moreira is a player who is susceptible to injuries, SLNA’s offensive strength will be greatly affected. More seriously, the Nghe An team will fall into a situation of “losing money and suffering”, if the Brazilian player is the “new version of Denilson”.

V.League 2018 has only gone through 4 rounds, and the player registration deadline has long since ended. Suppose SLNA wants to add a foreign player to replace Osmar Moreira, they will have to wait until the end of the first leg./.