Pham Xuan Manh and his opportunity in the Vietnamese national team.
(Baonghean.vn) - In recent years, despite consistently performing well at Song Lam Nghe An, Pham Xuan Manh has rarely been called up to the Vietnamese National Team. Therefore, this training camp will be an opportunity for the midfielder from Yen Thanh.
First, it must be stated that this training camp ofVietnam National TeamThis is an unparalleled opportunity for Pham Xuan Manh to prove himself. The player from Yen Thanh has many advantages that could secure him a starting position. And if he seizes this opportunity, Pham Xuan Manh could very well be a future choice for coach Philippe Troussier.
Pham Xuan Manh's first advantage is playing for Hanoi FC. The capital city's team is one of the clubs with the most national team players, including Do Hung Dung, Pham Tuan Hai, and Nguyen Van Quyet. In addition, during this training camp, Manh Kalou also has former teammates from Song Lam Nghe An such as Que Ngoc Hai, Nguyen Van Viet, and Ho Van Cuong. Therefore, he can easily maintain contact with his teammates on the Vietnamese national team.
It is highly likely that this player from Yen Thanh will be deployed on the left wing. There, Pham Xuan Manh will combine with Pham Tuan Hai to create quality attacking opportunities. This duo recently played a major role in Hanoi FC's 2-1 victory in the AFC Champions League. Therefore, Vietnamese fans can certainly hope for the chemistry between Xuan Manh and Tuan Hai to break through opposing defenses.
On the other hand, it's impossible to ignore the outstanding qualities of this 27-year-old player. These include his ability to win one-on-one challenges, his crossing ability, and his exceptional physical fitness. In the recent match against Wuhan Three Towns, it was precisely this "troublesome" quality that made him a formidable opponent.Pham Xuan ManhThis resulted in Shihao Wei being sent off. Therefore, the presence of this player from Yen Thanh will help strengthen the wing positions of the Vietnamese national team.
Furthermore, his extensive playing experience will be a significant advantage for the former Song Lam Nghe An player. 83 matches in the V.League, 4 matches in the AFC Champions League... will help Pham Xuan Manh develop a strong mentality when facing pressure from opponents. This is something that players like Ho Van Cuong, Vo Minh Trong, and Giap Tuan Duong lack.
Another strength of Pham Xuan Manh is his excellent aerial ability. During his time playing for Song Lam Nghe An, Pham Xuan Manh scored many goals from headers. This is especially important considering that Vietnam's upcoming opponents are all physically strong and powerful in aerial duels. Therefore, the 27-year-old player will help improve the team's ability to defend against aerial balls under coach Philippe Troussier.
With these advantages, Pham Xuan Manh is very likely to be the preferred choice on the wing for the Vietnamese national team. Hopefully, in this rare opportunity to play as a "main player," Pham Xuan Manh will showcase his best qualities, thereby building a solid position in the Vietnamese national team.
The match between the TeamsPhilippinesThe match between the Vietnamese national team and the Rizal Memorial Stadium (Manila, Philippines) will take place at 6:00 PM on November 16, 2023.
