Which lineup will Song Lam Nghe An use to play Dong Thap in the National Cup?

On Vinh Stadium,Lam River Nghe AnWelcoming Dong Thap is a great opportunity for coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team to have a complete restart for V.League 2023/2024.

After 3 matches, 2 draws, 1 loss in V.League 2023/2024, Song Lam Nghe An had 2 "draws on winning positions" against opponents Viettel and Hong Linh Ha Tinh. However, the loss to Dong A Thanh Hoa proves that coach Phan Nhu Thuat still cannot have the strongest squad and perfect his playing style that is showing signs of improvement.

One of the reasons why Song Lam Nghe An has not had any victories this season is because the attack line still lacks important factors and the necessary sharpness. Meanwhile, the midfield and especially the young defense line still lack the necessary experience, so losing points is completely understandable.

Ahead of the opening match of the 2023/2024 National Cup against Dong Thap on November 26, Song Lam Nghe An is eager to welcome the return of veteran Trong Hoang and striker Ngo Van Luong. However, the absence of young central defender Khac Luong and Van Thanh may cause some turmoil in the Nghe team's squad.

In addition, at the National Cup, Song Lam Nghe An will have to play with 100% domestic players when welcoming Dong Thap. Therefore, the role of young players in this tournament becomes even more important. This is also a very good opportunity for coach Phan Nhu Thuat's students to correct their mistakes and have the best preparation for the return of V.League.

In the goalkeeper position, although Van Viet showed signs of being mentally challenged in the last match, the young goalkeeper of Song Lam Nghe An is still the best in terms of expertise. Therefore, there is no reason why coach Phan Nhu Thuat will not continue to give the young goalkeeper of the national team a chance. If he plays well in this match, Van Viet will soon regain his inherent confidence.

The defense is where the coaching staff of Song Lam Nghe An will have to carefully consider when they do not have the best players. The three central defenders in the upcoming match could be Dinh Hoang, Ba Quyen and Nam Hai. Nam Hai is usually known as a central midfielder, but in the U23 Vietnam team and Song Lam Nghe An, the player born in 2004 can also play well as a central defender. The two full-backs who will be responsible for supporting the attack on both wings are Sy Hoang and Van Huy.

Song Lam Nghe An's midfield in the last match, Van Bach, Dinh Chau and Manh Quynh did not show the necessary breakthrough and flexibility. So in this match, along with Manh Quynh, Xuan Tien and Trong Hoang will likely take charge of the midfield. In the forward line, the pair Ngo Van Luong and Phan Xuan Dai are the best names.

Those are the best names that Song Lam Nghe An can use, but it is not impossible that many other young names will be revealed. In the Song Lam Nghe An squad this season, there are still many players who have not played a single minute such as Nguyen Xuan Binh, Ngo Van Bac, Dang Quang Tu, Ho Phuc Tinh, Le Van Quy.

Song Lam Nghe An's opponent in the upcoming match is Dong Thap Club, currently playing in the First Division, without many stars and ranked 9th on the rankings. The team led by coach Bui Van Dong has just experienced 2 losses and 1 win. However, the home team cannot be subjective because in the last 2 seasons, Song Lam Nghe An has often been eliminated in the National Cup by lower-ranked teams.

The upcoming match will not only decide Song Lam Nghe An's ability to continue in the National Cup but also be an important test for coach Phan Nhu Thuat's calculations in the fierce journey of V.League 2023/2024, which is predicted to be full of hardships ahead.

The match between Song Lam Nghe An and Dong Thap in the 2023/2024 National Cup will take place at 17:00 on Sunday, November 26 at Vinh Stadium. The winner of this match will meet Hue Football Club or SHB Da Nang in the Round of 16 this season./.