Song Lam Nghe An needs a true leader

In the past, the player who wore the captain's armband was usually the leader of the team.Lam River Nghe An, typically Nguyen Huu Thang, Ngo Quang Truong, Van Sy Son, Nguyen Huy Hoang, Que Ngoc Hai... Besides their outstanding professional skills, they are also very good at motivating their teammates and are a solid support for them throughout the match.

However, at Vinh Stadium at the moment, no one can fully fulfill the above role, although the coaching staff of Song Lam Nghe An has implemented many different plans. Currently, the captain's armband is held by Michael Olaha. In terms of professional level and importance to the team, the Nigerian striker is worthy of the task assigned to him.

Unfortunately, Michael Olaha is a rather "frugal" player and has a language barrier. With an inexperienced team like Song Lam Nghe An, the midfielder wearing the number 7 shirt must be more active and strong to remind and encourage his teammates at important moments of the match or after each goal. Unfortunately, Michael Olaha just shook his head and remained silent.

The latest match with The Cong - Viettel (0 - 5), which took place on November 19, was a clear demonstration of Michael Olaha's lack of influence when he failed to encourage his teammates after each goal was conceded. Looking at the gentle Michael Olaha on the field, Nghe An football fans were saddened to remember the image of Nguyen Huy Hoang "rolling up his sleeves" in the past.

Is this the reason why Song Lam Nghe An players are playing "without fire"? It's time for the coaching staff of Song Lam Nghe An to have a specific discussion with Michael Olaha or put their trust in other players like Tran Dinh Hoang, Tran Nam Hai, Ho Van Cuong... Otherwise, the Nghe An team will continue to play like a "headless snake".

It is hard to understand that in the place that has produced a series of famous players such as Nguyen Huu Thang, Ngo Quang Truong, Van Sy Son, Nguyen Huy Hoang or Que Ngoc Hai, Song Lam Nghe An is having to "burn the torch to search" for a true leader. Let's wait and see, will coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his colleagues be able to solve the above problem?