What tactics did Song Lam Nghe An use in the match against Hanoi Police?
The match between Hanoi Police and Song Lam Nghe An in round 10 of V.League 2024/2025 will take place at 7:15 p.m. on January 18, at Hang Day Stadium, a place considered "less safe, more dangerous" for coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team.
Before entering this competition,Lam River Nghe Anis the team that is rated lower in terms of chances of winning. Simply, from home field advantage, squad quality, form to head-to-head record, all are in favor of Hanoi Police.
Even in the away match of the capital team, the Nghe An team will not have the service of captain Michael Olaha, due to injury. The talent and importance of the Nigerian striker to Song Lam Nghe An is indisputable.
It can be affirmed that the absence of Michael Olaha will significantly affect the strength of the Nghe An team, especially the attack. Most likely, coach Phan Nhu Thuat will arrange Dinh Xuan Tien to play right behind striker Benjamin Kuku.
No matter what plan coach Phan Nhu Thuat uses, the void left by Michael Olaha will be huge. Certainly, the defenders of Hanoi Police are the ones who feel the happiest with the absence of the striker born in 1997.
In addition, two new players, Hoang Van Khanh and Ho Khac Ngoc, will also be absent because they are not eligible to play for Song Lam Nghe An. According to VPF regulations, the mid-season transfer market of V.League 2024/2025 will officially open on January 20.
With such a severely depleted force, Song Lam Nghe An's chance of winning points against Hanoi Police right at Hang Day Stadium is very slim. It should be noted that the 2023 V.League champion is also in a "points-starved" situation after unsatisfactory results.
Currently, coach Mano Polking's team is in 5th place on the rankings. The goal of Hanoi Police in welcoming Song Lam Nghe An is nothing but a victory, similar to the 3 previous meetings.
However, all statistics are for reference only. And in football, the team that is rated higher and has more advantages does not necessarily win the final victory. The match between Cong An Ha Noi and Song Lam Nghe An is no exception.
Hopefully, coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team will not have to leave the capital empty-handed./.