Song Lam Nghe An changes foreign players, why not?
With 13th place on the rankings, Song Lam Nghe An is at great risk of having to play in the play-off match and even winning a ticket to play in the National First Division next season.
According to VPF regulations, the deadline for adding and changing players of teams in V.League 2024/2025 will officially end on March 10. Thus, the Coaching Board of Song Lam Nghe An still has the opportunity to strengthen the home team.
Observing the recent matches of coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his team, it can be seen that the performance of the foreign duo Michael Olaha - Benjamin Kuku is not good. Objectively speaking, both of the above players did not perform up to the required standards.
Statistics show that after 14 rounds of V.League 2024/2025, Michael Olaha and Benjamin Kuku have only scored a total of 4 goals. It is easy to understand why Song Lam Nghe An is one of the 2 teams with the worst scoring record, along with SHB Da Nang (9 goals).
Witnessing the recent lackluster performances of Michael Olaha and Benjamin Kuku, many Nghe An fans have suggested that Song Lam Nghe An should change foreign players. In theory, this is a possible option for the Vinh team.
Currently, Nam Dinh Blue Steel owns a series of quality foreign players such as Hendrio, Caio Cesar, Mpande, Brenner... It should be noted that the team from Thanh Nam was eliminated from the AFC Champions League Two arena, after losing to Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Japan) with a total score of 0 - 7.
With only a maximum of 3 foreign players allowed to be registered for the remaining period of the 2024/2025 season, Nam Dinh Blue Steel is forced to liquidate contracts or loan out some players to avoid waste. This is an opportunity for V.League teams that are planning to add personnel.
IfLam River Nghe AnIf the issue is raised seriously, it is likely that Nam Dinh Blue Steel will agree to lend players. Don't forget that the Nghe An team has just successfully recruited the duo Hoang Van Khanh - Ho Khac Ngoc from the Thanh Nam team.
In case of having the service of one of the faces like Hendrio, Mpande, Brenner or Caio Cesar, the strength of Song Lam Nghe An's attack will increase significantly. Simply, their class has been proven throughout the past time.
Let's wait and see if the Nghe An team "dare" to change foreign players in the coming days?
