How important is Pham Xuan Manh to SLNA?
(Baonghean.vn) - With the injury suffered in the match between SLNA and Nam Dinh in round 18, the player born in 1996 will have to stay off the field for about 2 weeks.
This is extremely disappointing news for the SLNA coaching staff and Nghe An fans. The absence of Pham Xuan Manh will greatly affect the strength of the Vinh home team in the near future. Because the importance of Manh "Kalou" to SLNA is not small.
Returning after a long period of injury, Pham Xuan Manh has always been highly regarded by coach Nguyen Duc Thang in recent matches. Up to this point, the midfielder from Yen Thanh has played 827 minutes and contributed 1 assist for SLNA (the pass that helped Ho Tuan Tai score in the 2-2 draw with Saigon on May 31).
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| Pham Xuan Manh will need about 2 weeks to recover from his injury. Photo: Archive |
Possessing a strong physical foundation, an enthusiastic yet intelligent playing style, Pham Xuan Manh not only plays well as an attacking player but also excellently completes the task of supporting the defense. It is not an exaggeration to say that the 23-year-old player is one of the most stable players of SLNA in recent times.
What is special is that Manh “Kalou” is a very versatile player. In addition to the right winger position, the player born in 1996 also often plays the left winger, left winger and right winger positions. In the match with Saigon (July 16), Pham Xuan Manh was arranged to play in the left winger position, replacing Tran Dinh Dong. In the match with HAGL (July 21), the former U23 Vietnam player was pulled to the opposite wing to "replace" Tran Dinh Hoang, due to a penalty card. And Pham Xuan Manh excellently completed the assigned task.
Unfortunately, with the injury he just suffered at Thien Truong Stadium, Manh "Kalou" will have to "sit and watch" for about 2 weeks. Most likely, the player wearing the number 11 shirt will have to miss the next 3 matches of SLNA (against Viettel on August 2, against Hai Phong on August 11 and against Khanh Hoa on August 18). Losing a talented and versatile player like Pham Xuan Manh, the problem for SLNA's coaching staff is extremely difficult.
Coach Nguyen Duc Thang has many players who can replace Pham Xuan Manh to play in SLNA's attack. Besides Cao Xuan Thang are Nguyen Quang Tinh, Ho Tuan Tai, Ho Phuc Tinh and Nguyen Sy Nam./.