The Lam River in Nghe An and the challenges it must overcome.

The schedule can easily become difficult.

Before the new season begins, facing three equally matched opponents in the early rounds presents an opportunity forLam River, Nghe AnAccumulate points to gain more confidence in the upcoming matches.

However, this inadvertently puts pressure on coach Pham Anh Tuan's team. After the first two rounds, Song Lam Nghe An has only managed to secure one point from a goalless draw against SHB Da Nang at home. And in the upcoming match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, if they don't earn at least one point, the Nghe An team will be in danger.

Indeed, after the break for the National Team's training camp, Song Lam Nghe An will face four tough matches against Thep Xanh Nam Dinh, Quy Nhon Binh Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City Club, and Dong A Thanh Hoa. Failure to achieve positive results in these matches will cause the young players to lose confidence, further plunging the Nghe An team into crisis.

It's safe to say that coach Pham Anh Tuan's team will have to put in their best effort if they don't want to be left far behind by other teams in the upcoming rounds.

Injuries and yellow/red cards

In the last two seasons, Song Lam Nghe An has rarely had its best lineup available. This is due to injuries and suspensions of key players.

The injuries could stem from bad luck as well as inadequate preparation by the Nghe An team. Physical fitness has always been one of Song Lam Nghe An's weaknesses in recent years. This makes players very susceptible to injuries when their physical condition deteriorates.

Currently, Phan Bá Quyền and Trần Đình Hoàng are still recovering from injuries. Meanwhile, Hồ Khắc Lương, Phan Xuân Đại, Trần Nam Hải, and Lê Nguyên Hoàng are not yet in their best physical condition. Therefore, in the upcoming match,Coach Pham Anh TuanCareful planning is necessary to assemble the best possible team and avoid potential new injuries.

In addition, there was the issue of yellow and red cards. Foreign player Sebastian Zaracho received a red card in his debut match after a rather rough two-footed tackle. Also in that match, young midfielder Nguyen Quang Vinh received an unnecessary yellow card after arguing with the referee.

This same young player received another yellow card in the match against Hoang Anh Gia Lai. This means that with just one more yellow card, midfielder Nguyen Quang Vinh will be suspended for one match. In the context of a severe shortage of personnel, these suspensions will only add to coach Pham Anh Tuan's headaches.

Therefore, this is a lesson that the young players of the Nghe An team need to learn from in order to avoid unnecessary penalties.

Vinh Stadium is no longer a reliable advantage.

For three consecutive matches at Vinh Stadium, the Nghe An team has failed to win. This includes two draws and one loss against Dong A Thanh Hoa. It's safe to say that Vinh Stadium is losing its magic for Song Lam Nghe An.

Especially in the upcoming match againstHong Linh, Ha TinhThe neighboring team has a record of 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their away matches at Vinh Stadium. They even took the lead in their last two games, and only luck allowed the home team to secure a point.

Fortunately, fans are still returning to the stadiums to cheer on the young players. In the opening match, 7,000 fans came to Vinh Stadium to support coach Pham Anh Tuan's team. This was the second largest attendance of the round (only after Lach Tray Stadium with 9,500 people).

However, if the team doesn't improve its performance and results, the Vinh stadium could very well return to the desolate state it was in last season. And then, the players will lose a valuable source of support from the "12th player" (the fans).

Hopefully, coach Pham Anh Tuan's team will perform better and achieve good results in the upcoming Nghe Tinh derby.