Vietnam Team: Big surprise in goal!
The squad that fought at the 2018 Asian Games will be maintained, but coach Park Hang Seo may create a big surprise in the starting lineup in the opening match of the 2018 AFF Cup against Laos tomorrow night (November 8).
Is there a chance for Bui Tien Dung?
Basically, after eliminating 7 players, most of whom are rookies, Coach Park Hang Seo had no difficulty in naming the starting lineup for the opening match against Laos, Group A.AFF Cup 2018. Because, it is not surprising that the Korean captain still believes in the same framework as in the recent Asiad 2018, with the core of U23 players supplemented with the rich experience of a few veterans.
The problem is, Coach Park still has some "headaches". Of course, those "headaches" are sometimes... pleasant, because the Korean coach has many options for choosing personnel, specifically the goalkeeper position.
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| Three equally talented goalkeepers, will coach Park surprise Tuan Manh? |
In fact, if we only consider the media aspect, Dang Van Lam and Bui Tien Dung are the two names that are considered the most for the position of goalkeeper of the Vietnam team. Goalkeeper Tuan Manh is less noticed because he is not as "famous" as his two colleagues. During the preparation process, it seems that Tuan Manh is only considered as a backup for Bui Tien Dung and Dang Van Lam, especially when Dang Van Lam had to give up his position at Asiad 2018 to his young colleague from Thanh.
The key is coach Park Hang Seohave their own calculations, and Tuan Manh accidentally "benefits" from being calm, out of the whirlpool of fame, which seems suitable for a position that requires alertness and precision. The ability and level of the 3 goalkeepers that Coach Park currently owns are basically equal, one is eight taels and the other is half a pound. Dang Van Lam and Tuan Manh are slightly more experienced than Bui Tien Dung, so if Coach Park chooses Tuan Manh for the goalkeeper position instead of Dang Van Lam and Bui Tien Dung, it will certainly be a surprise in... calculation.
Luong Xuan Truong received priority?
In defense, the three players Dinh Trong, Duy Manh and Tien Dung are the most trusted in the center of defense. The mobile wings are a problem that makes coach Park Hang Seo a bit worried, especially the position left by Van Thanh. Van Hau can be assured on the left wing, but who will replace him on the right wing?
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| Luong Xuan Truong received priority to regain his form. |
Coach Park has tried many options, from Trong Hoang, Van Duc or before that Van Thanh. However, the final option could be Que Ngoc Hai, because that is a long-term calculation. Playing against Laos, the defensive ability may not have been challenged much, but to go far, it is clear that Coach Park Hang Seo needs to make adjustments. Compared to the "opponents", Ngoc Hai is of course a great guarantee for the defensive ability, instead of the "left-footed" players like Trong Hoang and Van Duc.
In the midfield, Quang Hai and Van Quyet cannot be touched, only Do Hung Dung, Huy Hung and Luong Xuan Truong can be considered. It seems that coach Park is leaning towards Xuan Truong, even though this midfielder is not highly rated in terms of performance compared to some other players. However, in a match that is predicted to not have too much pressure, coach Park hopes that the midfielder from Tuyen Quang can regain his confidence, starting the tournament with many difficulties ahead.
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| There are few surprises in the starting lineup of the Vietnamese team in the match against Laos. Photo: SN |
On the attack line, Cong Phuong is still trusted for the attacking midfielder position, behind the highest player is veteran striker Anh Duc.