Why not change the foreign players at Song Lam Nghe An?
Currently sitting in 13th place in the standings, Song Lam Nghe An faces a high risk of having to play in the play-off match and even potentially being relegated to the National First Division next season.
According to VPF regulations, the deadline for adding or changing players for teams in the V.League 2024/2025 will officially close on March 10th. Therefore, the Song Lam Nghe An coaching staff still has the opportunity to strengthen their team.
Observing the recent matches of coach Phan Như Thuật's team, it's clear that the foreign duo Michael Olaha and Benjamin Kuku have not performed well. Objectively speaking, both players have not met expectations.
Statistics show that after 14 rounds of the V.League 2024/2025, Michael Olaha and Benjamin Kuku have only scored a combined total of 4 goals. It's easy to understand why Song Lam Nghe An is one of the two teams with the worst goal-scoring record, alongside SHB Da Nang (9 goals).
Witnessing the recent lackluster performances of Michael Olaha and Benjamin Kuku, many fans in Nghe An have suggested that Song Lam Nghe An should change their foreign players. In theory, this is a viable option for the team based in Vinh.
Currently, Nam Dinh Green Steel boasts a number of quality foreign players such as Hendrio, Caio Cesar, Mpande, Brenner... It should be noted that the team from Nam Dinh was eliminated from the AFC Champions League Two after losing to Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Japan) with an aggregate score of 0-7.
With only a maximum of three foreign players allowed to be registered for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season, Nam Dinh Steel is forced to terminate contracts or loan out some players to avoid wasting resources. This presents an opportunity for V.League teams planning to strengthen their squads.
IfLam River, Nghe AnIf the matter is approached seriously, it's highly likely that Nam Dinh Green Steel will agree to loan out players. Don't forget that the Nghe An team recently successfully recruited the duo Hoang Van Khanh and Ho Khac Ngoc from Nam Dinh.
If Song Lam Nghe An manages to acquire one of the following players, they will significantly strengthen their attack. Their class has simply been proven over time.
Let's wait and see if the Nghe An team "dares" to change their foreign players in the coming days.
