What formation will Song Lam Nghe An use when meeting SHB Da Nang?

Although SHB Da Nang has just suffered 4 consecutive losses, the Han River team's playing style cannot be underestimated. Coach Phan Thanh Hung still uses the familiar 4-3-3 formation with the trio in attack being Nguyen Phi Hoang, Pham Dinh Duy and Erik Luis. If Phan Van Long is in the best physical condition, foreign player Erick Luis will be pushed down to support the midfield.

With the passes from Captain Minh Tam combined with the mobility of the duo Phi Hoang and Dinh Duy, SHB Da Nang's downfield situations were especially sharp. The wingers of Phan Thanh Hung's team often made passes into the space between the central defenders and defensive midfielders for the second line to run up and finish. It can be said that SHB Da Nang's losses were partly due to their lack of luck in finishing.

Surely coach Huy Hoang will still remember the 1-3 loss at Hoa Xuan Stadium, this 40-year-old strategist will make adjustments so that the above mistakes are not repeated at Vinh Stadium. The 5-3-2 formation is the formation that coach Huy Hoang likes and has mainly used since the beginning of the season until now. With this formation, defensive stability is the core to helpLam River Nghe Anensure the security of the home field.

Coach Huy Hoang's favorite 5-3-2 formation can be transformed into 3-5-2 when attacking. Graphics: Xuan Quy

However, against opponents who actively play with a low formation, this formation will be very difficult to create breakthroughs to penetrate the multi-layered defense. At that time, the pair of full-backs must move up to switch to a 3-5-2 formation and the number of people participating in the attack is greater, enough to ensure pressure on the opponent's defense. However, it will also have to face lightning counterattacks that penetrate deep into the position of the 2 full-backs left behind. When the attack has not brought results, and must also receive a counterattack, it will be very difficult for Song Lam Nghe An to recover. Typical examples are the matches against Viettel Club, Dong A Thanh Hoa and SHB Da Nang.

If he continues to use this formation and does not make any adjustments in the next match, he willHuy Hoangwill once again be caught by veteran strategist Phan Thanh Hung. At that time, Phi Hoang and Dinh Duy will continue to have a place to show off their speed and youth to "torment" Song Lam Nghe An's defense like the first leg at Hoa Xuan Stadium.

Perhaps the 4-3-3 formation will be one of the formations that the Nghe An team's coaching staff is considering. With this formation, the quartet will be Dinh Hoang, Van Khanh, Ngoc Hai and Sy Hoang. The two full-backs of Song Lam Nghe An will still attack and defend but will not be pushed too high like the 3-5-2 formation. Besides, if the central midfielder duo Pham Xuan Manh and Mario play low, the Nghe An team will still ensure the number of players in defense, and at the same time, they will be the bridge to rotate the ball every time Song Lam Nghe An attacks.

The 4-3-3 formation can flexibly change to 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 when necessary. Graphics: Xuan Quy

The attacking midfielder position will be Phan Van Duc. Playing in this position, Duc "tiger" will be free to move on the attacking line to support the trio Olaha, Oseni and Tran Dinh Tien. The two attacking wings will be Olaha on the left wing and Dinh Tien on the right wing, the mobility of this duo will help the Nghe An team have sudden situations to penetrate the opponent's defense.

Besides the curved crosses from the two wings, the back passes to the second line will also be very dangerous when Xuan Manh, Mario and Phan Van Duc will always be ready to launch cannon shots. With the regular presence of 4 attacking players, the Nghe An team will clearly create more pressure on the opponent's defense, thereby limiting the advance of the defensive players.

When it is necessary to switch to a defensive position, this formation can flexibly switch to 4-2-3-1 or 4-5-1, at which point the Nghe An team will only place Oseni alone up front and wait for a counter-attack opportunity. In addition, this formation can still flexibly switch to 4-4-2 or 4-3-2-1 when necessary.

No matter what tactical scheme is used, it is necessary to have cohesion and understanding between players and lines. Then, smooth coordination and mutual support will fill the gaps left by teammates. Hopefully, the upcoming changes of coach Huy Hoang will complete Song Lam Nghe An, helping the team compete successfully in the remaining journey of V.League 2022.