SLNA should not recruit Trong Hoang and Van Hoan

(Baonghean.vn) - According to the latest information, B. Binh Duong will not retain Trong Hoang and Van Hoan for the 2017 season. Many opinions say that the Nghe An team should take this opportunity to lure the duo to Vinh Stadium to strengthen their strength. However, if we look at the problem objectively, this possibility is very unlikely to happen.

The first thing to know is, does SLNA have ambitions to be crowned V. League champion this season? Surely, everyone knows the answer is no. For a team that is only satisfied with mid-table positions, it is unlikely that they will spend a large amount of money to strengthen their squad.

With the proven talent of Trong Hoang and Van Hoan, many rich teams will join the race to win their signatures. To beat their opponents, SLNA must spend a large sum of money (a signing fee) to bring these close friends to Vinh Stadium. Of course, "the more expensive, the better". The only question is, does SLNA need to do so? The answer is no.

Maybe, QNK QN, XSKT. CT... have to accept spending to stay in the league, because their strength is a bit weak while the young generation is not strong enough to carry the burden. SLNA is different, with a force that fought in last year's season in V. League, along with many talents called back from other teams after a loan period, enough to be assured of a place in the league, even in the Top 7.

In the right wing position, Phi Son plays better and better. That was proven in the last season, the player from Ha Tinh was one of the best players of SLNA in V. League 2016 (after goalkeeper Nguyen Manh). 6 goals and many assists for teammates, from a player who always played on the wing is a very impressive result.

Besides, Phi Son’s influence on SLNA’s playing style is quite clear. Next season, “Nghe An Ronaldo” will turn 25, the prime age of his football career. It is promised that in the near future, Phi Son will make even more progress.

If Trong Hoang is recruited, the coaching staff will have to push Phi Son to the opposite wing. In the past, the player born in 1992 has played in this position many times, but has not brought about positive results. Therefore, 'taking' Trong Hoang back to be a backup for Phi Son is a waste, pushing Phi Son to the left wing is an injustice. At that time, more problems will arise in team formation, causing the coaching staff to fall into a "dilemma".

Recently, young midfielders Xuan Thang, Van Duc, Phu Nguyen are improving day by day. As long as the coaching staff creates conditions for them to play, they will become the pillars of SLNA in the next 1-2 seasons. For young players, nothing helps them progress faster than being trusted and constantly being trained. Trong Hoang's return will make the opportunities for these talents to play less and less.

Some people point out that Trong Hoang is a player with leadership qualities. Having this player in the squad will completely solve the problem of “captain – leader” of SLNA in the past season. But remember, at SLNA before, Hoang “cow” also could not develop the ability of a leader on the field. At that time, experts and fans of Nghe An still assessed that Trong Hoang was far behind his seniors Huu Thang, Quang Truong, Huy Hoang... in this point.

As for Van Hoan, of course, Hoan “cut” is the best right-back of SLNA in many years. However, at this time SLNA has a player who is equally good, Dinh Hoang. It is not without reason that after coach Nguyen Huu Thang took over the hot seat of the national team, the right-back born in 1991 is always the first choice. The proof is that, although in V. League 2016 Dinh Hoang spent most of his time recovering from injuries and did not contribute much to SLNA, when calling up the list of the Vietnam national team, Mr. Thang still included Dinh Hoang's name.

Dinh Hoang will go to Singapore to completely treat his injury, and can recover in time when V. League 2017 starts. At that time, the right-back position at SLNA will belong to him again. If the Nghe An team's management recruits Van Hoan, it will be an inconvenience. One of the two national team players will have to sit on the bench, which will be a huge waste.

Not to mention, in the current SLNA right-back position, there are at least 3 names capable of being a backup for Dinh Hoang. After years of loan at V. NB, XSKT CT, and Ho Chi Minh City Club, player Sy Nam was called back by the Nghe An team to prepare for the new season. With proven ability, along with the accumulation of experience in different playing environments, the defender born in 1993 will likely be highly appreciated by the coaching staff in the near future.

Besides, Xuan Manh and Sy Sam are also ready to take on the right-back position if needed. In V. League 2016, after Dinh Hoang was injured and had a long-term leave, Xuan Manh and Sy Sam were tested by coach Ngo Quang Truong in the lowest position on the right wing. Although they had to play in a position opposite to their strengths, both Xuan Manh and Sy Sam still had a few matches at a decent level. If they continue to be "forced" into this position by the coaching staff, the possibility of them playing well is not without foundation.

In the current financial difficulties of SLNA, spending a large amount of money to bring in players who are not really necessary for the “realistic goals” of the new season is unreasonable. In fact, this addition has many risks of stunting and wasting the talents that are present in the Nghe An team. With such consequences, it is best not to do anything.

According to recent information, many teams in V. League, such as: B. Binh Duong, HN. T&T, Long An, HAGL... will prioritize using "homegrown players". Big teams with such strong financial potential still accept to stay out of "blockbuster" transfers, why doesn't SLNA continue its familiar policy of trusting young players?

Le Thanh Hung