SLNA vs. Sanna Khanh Hoa: Beware of Youssouf Toure
(Baonghean.vn) - After being sidelined for two consecutive matches due to a red card in the game against Than Quang Ninh, the French striker is almost certain to be used by coach Vo Dinh Tan in Sanna Khanh Hoa's away match against SLNA.
Since joining the 19/8 Stadium team in the second half of the 2017 V.League season, Youssouf Toure has consistently been coach Vo Dinh Tan's first choice for the top attacking position at Sanna Khanh Hoa. Indeed, the performances of the 1986-born foreign player throughout this period have been extremely impressive.
The following statistics are sufficient to confirm that.
In the second half of the 2017 V.League season, Youssouf Toure played in a total of 12 out of 13 matches and scored 5 goals for the coastal team. Notably, at the 2017 Toyota Mekong Club Championship, where Sanna Khanh Hoa finished as runners-up, Youssouf Toure also won a double individual award: Top Scorer (7 goals) and Best Player.
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| Youssouf Toure (right) is Sanna Khanh Hoa's most dangerous striker. Photo: VPF |
Over time, the French striker has further proven his talent and importance in the colors of the coastal team.
Youssouf Toure is one of the most important players for coach Vo Dinh Tan in recent seasons. His contribution was significant to Sanna Khanh Hoa's third-place finish in the 2018 V.League season. His 14 goals for the team at the 19/8 Stadium are prime examples of this.
Up to this point, after 7 matches for Sanna Khanh Hoa in the V.League 2019, the French foreign player has only scored a meager 1 goal. This is an extremely disappointing performance for the player wearing jersey number 21.
However, don't underestimate Youssouf Toure. With an ideal physique (1.83m tall, 85kg) and excellent physical fitness, the 33-year-old striker is very strong in physical challenges, aerial duels, and has a variety of finishing abilities.
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| Central defender Memovic is expected to have a very tough match. (Photo: Archival image) |
Therefore, Youssouf Toure's presence in Sanna Khanh Hoa's attack poses a constant threat to SLNA's defense in today's match (May 18th). The task for the central defensive duo of Memovic and Hoang Van Khanh in marking and neutralizing Youssouf Toure's threat is extremely challenging.
If they successfully neutralize Youssouf Toure, Coach Nguyen Duc Thang's team will have a chance to earn at least one point.
