SLNA tests foreign players, welcomes Phan Van Duc back to match against Saigon

Hoai Hoan• May 30, 2019 20:24

(Baonghean.vn) - Before the match against Saigon in round 12 of V.League 2019, Song Lam Nghe An received good news when midfielder Phan Van Duc returned to normal training and was completely able to play.

Ảnh: Thanh Tùng
Phan Van Duc during the afternoon practice session on May 30. Photo: Thanh Tung

After completing the treatment at PVF center, Phan Van Duc immediately moved to Ho Chi Minh City to join SLNA and had 3 training sessions with his teammates. The midfielder born in 1996 is in good shape, has completed the team's general training plan and is likely to be sent to play by coach Duc Thang in the match at Thong Nhat Stadium tomorrow.

Before this match, coach Duc Thang shared: “After the loss to Ho Chi Minh City, we have had a look at the tape and learned from our experience. Saigon’s playing style this season is very diverse, relying on players like Quoc Phuong, Ngoc Duy and the foreign players above. I hope that Nghe An fans will come to Thong Nhat in large numbers to support us mentally.”

Ngoại binh đang thử việc tại SLNA. Ảnh: Thanh Tùng
Foreign players are on trial at SLNA. Photo: Thanh Tung

Phan Van Duc is a player who has a good relationship with Thong Nhat Stadium. In his record of 9 goals in V.League 2019, he scored 1 goal against Ho Chi Minh City and 1 goal in the away match against Saigon.

Before meeting, Saigon FC and SLNA both had 17 points, but the Nghe An team had a lower scoring rate than their opponent and ranked 5th. The match at Thong Nhat Stadium is considered a "6-point" match, if SLNA wins, they will surpass their opponent on the rankings.

During this time, the Nghe An team also welcomed a number of African foreign players for trial. According to regulations, the time for mid-season registration for teams starts from June 11, 2019 to July 8, 2019.

Hoai Hoan