Phan Van Duc makes an impressive return; Coach Park worries about Van Quyet and Minh Vuong

MU extended Matic's contract for another 2 years

Manchester United have given veteran midfielder Nemanja Matic a new two-year contract, The Sun reports.

Since returning from a two-month groin injury in December, he has been used regularly by Solskjaer, playing a significant role in their best run of form of the season so far.

MU is expected to "reward" Matic with a contract until the summer of 2022.

That means, Matic will be at Old Trafford until the summer of 2022. This is considered a foregone conclusion, because in a recent statement when asked, coach Solskjaer expressed his satisfaction with Matic as well as acknowledged the midfielder's future: "100% sure, he will continue to be with MU. We have reached a mutual agreement."

Juventus easily beat Inter Milan

The Covid-19 outbreak in Italy has affected the national championship of this country. After a few days of postponement, the big match between Juventus and Inter Milan in the framework of round 26 of Serie A 2019/2020 was held early this morning (March 9).

Juventus dominated Inter Milan. Photo: Reuters.

Phan Van Duc makes an impressive comeback

After a year of injury, midfielder Phan Van Duc was used by SLNA coach Ngo Quang Truong in the second half of the 0-0 draw with host Saigon FC on the evening of March 8. Although he did not score, Van Duc's performance was still a good sign, making coach Park Hang-seo satisfied.

Midfielder Phan Van Duc returns to play after 1 year of injury treatment. Photo: Huu Thanh

AFC changes schedule due to Covid-19

AFC continues to adjust the match schedule. Accordingly, Ho Chi Minh City FC must continue to play away matches for the third consecutive time abroad, like Than Quang Ninh.

Captain Phi Son of Ho Chi Minh City (right) and his teammates have gone to Laos to prepare for the third match of Group F of the AFC Cup. Photo: Contributor

Coach Park's "mental illness" with Van Quyet and Minh Vuong

Witnessing the top performances of Van Quyet and Minh Vuong throughout 2019, as well as the first leg of the 2020 season, it is clear that coach Park Hang-seo cannot be comfortable.

Because the Korean strategist knew very well and had affirmed that these were two talented players, and always had very high performance... but in the end they could not be used for the Vietnam team.

Van Quyet and Minh Vuong are a headache for coach Park.

"It's a pity to let them go, but a sin to keep them" is Mr. Park's feeling that has not just come now, but has lasted throughout the 2019 season when witnessing the consistent top performances of Van Quyet and Minh Vuong.

It is not known whether in the next training session, when the team loses many key players due to injury and loses form, Mr. Park will have ideas on how to use Van Quyet.

Minh Vuong and recalled to the Vietnam team or not.

But it is very clear at this point that considering all factors, it seems that eliminating the above mentioned duo of players from the Vietnam team seems... a bit regrettable for the Korean strategist.