The first achievements of the former SLNA 'vice captain' in his new position
(Baonghean.vn) - Hai Phong has had an impressive start in this year's V.League, with 4 points after 2 matches. The person with the greatest contribution is none other than new captain Pham Anh Tuan.
Experts and football fans in the Port City were shocked when they heard that Coach Pham Anh Tuan would be the captain of Hai Phong Club in the 2020 season. The decision of the Hai Phong Club's Board of Directors was considered by public opinion to be too risky. Because the most notable experience of Mr. Tuan "Thao" was only 10 years of experience as an assistant to Coach Nguyen Huu Thang, Coach Ngo Quang Truong and Coach Nguyen Duc Thang (2009 - 2019).
Besides, Hai Phong's situation before the new season is quite gloomy and chaotic. Not only did they lose almost all members of the coaching staff (head coach Truong Viet Hoang to Viettel, goalkeeper coach Nguyen Duc Canh to B.Binh Duong), the team from Hai Phong also let quality pillars leave Lach Tray stadium (Diego Fagan, Jeremie Lynch, Phan Dinh Vu Hai, Lam Quy to Than Quang Ninh on loan).
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| Coach Pham Anh Tuan took over Hai Phong amid doubts from football fans. Photo: Pham Ky Luat |
Hai Phong's poor performance at the Viettel 2020 training tournament (losing to Saigon 0-4, losing to Nam Dinh 1-3, winning Hong Linh Ha Tinh 2-1) further solidified the doubts of experts and football fans in the Port City. However, ignoring the "whispers" of public opinion, Coach Pham Anh Tuan and his colleagues focused entirely on their work. Under the guidance of Coach Pham Anh Tuan, the Hai Phong team has gradually entered a stable orbit.
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| Hai Phong players (in red shirts) share joy together after the victory over Thanh Hoa. Photo: VPF |
There are still many shortcomings in the playing style, there are still personal and systematic mistakes, but coach Pham Anh Tuan and his team are gradually winning the trust of Hai Phong football fans. 4 points after the first 2 matches in V.League 2020 is quite an impressive result for Hai Phong, compared to what they have been and are going through.
