Is the opportunity to be selected for the national team coming to Phi Son?

An Thanh• February 27, 2020 10:12

(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the V.League was postponed and the opportunity for players to compete was shortened. Mr. Park also did not have many options when facing Malaysia, so Phi Son is not a bad choice at this time.

"Ronaldo - Vietnamese Messi" progress together

The attack line, in addition to the familiar names like Tien Linh, Quang Hai, Van Toan, Cong Phuong, this time has Van Duc. However, the fact that Cong Phuong and Phi Son are shining at the AFC Cup 2020 will give Mr. Park more material to build the team's playing style at this time.

Few people thought that after leaving Sint Truiden to return to Vietnam to play for Ho Chi Minh City Club, Cong Phuong would quickly regain his form after only 2 matches playing with Phi Son. The duo "Ronaldo - Messi Vietnam" played as if they had played together for many years, helping Cong Phuong score in 2 consecutive matches.

Cong Phuong. Club photo

Remember that in the whole year of 2019, despite playing in 5 arenas (Asian Cup, K.League, King's Cup, Belgian National Championship and 2022 World Cup Qualifiers), Cong Phuong only had 2 goals. But playing alongside Phi Son, this number 21 equaled the above achievement after only 2 matches. People think that not only did he coordinate well with Cong Phuong, but Phi Son will also play well when playing alongside Van Duc.

The striker born in 1995 was one of the best players in the first two matches of the AFC Cup 2020, scoring two goals against Yangon Utd and Hougang Utd. In the role of winger, Tran Phi Son made four assists for his teammates to score. After barely playing last season, the physical condition of this number 10 is also much better.

In the recent match against Hougang Utd, Phi Son scored a hat-trick of assists, tearing apart Hougang Utd's left wing. This was a match in which Ho Chi Minh City players launched 22 shots, 12 of which were on target, and captain Phi Son was the one who provided the ball 40% of the time with a much improved quality of passes. Not only did he coordinate well with Cong Phuong, but Phi Son also accurately predicted foreign player Amido's attacking intentions to pass the ball.

Caught in the teacher's eye

Seeing Nguyen Cong Phuong and Tran Phi Son playing well at CLB.TPHCM, many fans thought of the prospect of them playing together for the Vietnam National Team in the match against Malaysia in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers. The last time Phi Son wore the national team jersey was in October 2015, a long time ago. This Nghe An talent is considered unlucky with the national team due to the football philosophy of the coaches and constant injuries.

Compared to more than 4 years ago, Phi Son's dribbling and passing techniques have improved a lot. Strengths in speed, strong physical foundation, the ability to dribble and pass with high accuracy are what Coach Park really needs from "Vietnamese Ronaldo". The ability to support the defense since joining Thong Nhat Stadium has also changed significantly by Coach Chung, becoming a pillar of the team this season.

Phi Son. Club photo

Compared to other players, Cong Phuong and Phi Son have had time to “warm up” at the AFC Cup 2020 and the upcoming Super Cup. The fact that “Vietnamese Ronaldo” has been working with coach Chung Hae-Seong for a long time will allow him to quickly adapt to Mr. Park’s tactics. Korean coaches will have the opportunity to discuss a lot about the playing style of this midfielder with magical feet.

If he continues to shine in the match against Hanoi in the Super Cup, the possibility of the Korean strategist adding Phi Son’s name to the Vietnam national team list is very high. That allows Mr. Park to have more options on the right wing, when Trong Hoang cannot play.

An Thanh