Hong Linh Ha Tinh 2022 season: Does 'Artistic' go hand in hand with quality?

Objectively speaking, Hong Linh Ha Tinh's preparation for the new season has not been very smooth. Specifically, in terms of personnel, the Nui Hong team has had to say goodbye to two of its most important players in recent seasons, namely central midfielder Ly Cong Hoang Anh (joining Topenland Binh Dinh) and striker Pham Tuan Hai (joining Hanoi Club).

While Ly Cong Hoang Anh is a mainstay in the U23 Vietnam team preparing to participate in the 31st SEA Games, Pham Tuan Hai has just had extremely impressive performances with the Vietnam team in the 3rd qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup in Asia. It is not an exaggeration to say that the departure of the above-mentioned duo will greatly affect the strength of Hong Linh Ha Tinh in the near future, first of all in V.League 2022.

Player Pham Tuan Hai (number 10) has joined Hanoi Club. Photo: VFF

On the other hand, the Nui Hong football team also welcomed a series of new players, most of whom were born and raised in Nghe An. Typical examples are Phan Dinh Vu Hai, Trinh Duc Loi, Nguyen Van Hanh, Tran Phi Ha, Ngo Xuan Toan and especially Dinh Thanh Trung. Obviously, their appearance has significantly increased the "Nghe" quality of the Nui Hong football team, as the fans of Hong Linh Ha Tinh have long desired.

However, that does not mean that the quality of the Red Mountain team will definitely be improved compared to last season, thanks to the presence of the above-mentioned new recruits. It can be seen that, except for Trinh Duc Loi, the remaining "new soldiers" used to be "super subs" in other teams, or are on the other side of their careers. Therefore, the effectiveness they will bring toHong Linh Ha TinhHow far is still a question mark.

Coach Nguyen Thanh Cong will have to face many difficulties this season. Photo: Xuan Thuy

There is a saying: "a hundred mulberry trees fall on the silkworm's head". With a team that does not possess many famous stars like Hong Linh Ha Tinh, the burden will fall on the shoulders of coach Nguyen Thanh Cong. Fortunately for the Nui Hong team, the strategist born in 1977 is highly appreciated for his ability to "cut his coat according to his cloth" and win people's hearts. Under the "leadership" of coach Nguyen Thanh Cong, the players often play with over 100% determination.

Therefore, Ha Tinh football fans are hoping that coach Nguyen Thanh Cong and his team will safely reach the finish line at V.League 2022, where a series of teams have "changed their skin" with strong investments from "willing to spend" bosses. It should also be added that Hong Linh Ha Tinh is one of the teams with the most quiet preparations for the 2022 season, although the number of new recruits is not small (nearly 10 people).

Let's wait and see, will "Nghe quality" go hand in hand with quality in Hong Linh Ha Tinh's squad?

Thanh Hung