V.League 2019: Which team is strong enough to stop Hanoi?
(Baonghean.vn) - Before the 2019 season starts, the most curious thing that many fans want to know is which team is capable of competing with Hanoi FC for the championship. Many teams have made careful preparations, let's take a look at a few names that are considered to have a high potential to compete with the Capital team.
1.Viettel - a candidate with the title of rookie
The most special thing about V.League 2019 is probably that rookie Viettel is considered a strong candidate for the championship.
With his boldness in the transfer market, the descendants of The Cong are eager for a big ambition ahead.
They brought in quality domestic players. They are the number 1 central defender of the Vietnam national team, Que Ngoc Hai, the excellent midfielder of Quang Ninh, Vu Minh Tuan, and most recently, the famous player from Nghe An, Nguyen Trong Hoang.
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| Que Ngoc Hai and Trong Hoang are the two most impressive contracts of Viettel football team. Photo: AFC |
In addition, Viettel was also very willing to take the initiative when deciding to use the strategist from Korea, Mr. Lee Heung Sil. This coach born in 1961 used to lead Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Club, the team that won the K.League 6 times and the AFC Champions League 2 times.
It seems that Viettel is eager to assert its strength, perhaps a move to rekindle the pride of the past called The Cong.
2.SLNA - Veterans return home with new ambitions
Unlike Viettel, before the season started, SLNA witnessed a series of veterans returning after many years of wandering abroad. That was midfielder Quang Tinh, who previously played for Can Tho. That was Van Binh, Dinh Dong, stars who have affirmed their position in the V.League for many years in Thanh Hoa's shirt.
Olaha continues to reunite with the Vinh team. He and the foreign players were carefully selected by the Nghe An team, waiting to shine in the new season.
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| The return of many veterans will help SLNA become stronger in the 2018 season. Photo: AFC |
SLNA 2019 season is a combination of young players who have reached maturity such as Phan Van Duc, Dinh Hoang, Khac Ngoc... and experienced veterans. In the 2018 season, SLNA finished in 4th place, with a deeper squad, the Nghe An team is ready to surpass this ranking in the 2019 season.
3.Quang Ninh Coal - interesting unknown
Putting Than Quang Ninh on the list of teams that can compete for the championship will surprise many people. This year, they have had a change in quality in terms of personnel, in addition to strong support from various businesses. Mr. Phan Thanh Hung's team is very comfortable and confident to aim for higher ambitions.
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| Quang Ninh Coal will be an interesting unknown. Photo: AFC |
In the 2019 season, Than Quang Ninh's squad will have 2 strikers from the US and Ivory Coast, the remaining one is center-back Lastro Neven from Croatia. Besides, they welcome the return of Tien Duy, the player who played for Ho Chi Minh City last season, along with a quality addition named Le Sy Minh, a big star of Nam Dinh football in the 2018 season.
“I have never felt as secure about our staff as I do this year. The team is now receiving more active support from our corporate partners. We are determined to make it into the top 3 of V.League 2019,” said Coach Phan Thanh Hung.
4.Waiting for the return of SHB - Da Nang
Da Nang used to be a force in the V.League, but they have declined quite a bit in recent years. Now that coach Le Huynh Duc has returned to lead, the Han River team promises to return to the strength of the former champion.
In fact, in the current V.League, it is difficult for any team to be on par with Hanoi FC. However, in a long-term race, winning the championship depends on many different factors. Hopefully, when Mr. Hien's team is determined to compete in the continental arena, its strength in the domestic tournament will decrease. That is a factor that makes this year's top race very attractive.