SLNA center back Hoang Van Khanh is called up to the national team, why not?
(Baonghean.vn) - With his talent and stable performance over the past time, the central defender born in 1995 is facing the opportunity to be called up to the national team by coach Park Hang-seo.
Assessing Hoang Van Khanh's chances of being selected for the national team in the upcoming training session, expert Nguyen Thanh Vinh said: "Hoang Van Khanh is playing excellently for SLNA this season. In the last 3 matches, SLNA has not conceded a single goal, thanks in no small part to this player. Of course, we cannot fail to mention the excellence of other factors such as goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh, foreign player Memovic... In my personal opinion, Hoang Van Khanh deserves to be given a chance by Mr. Park."
What expert Nguyen Thanh Vinh just mentioned is completely correct. Up to now, Hoang Van Khanh is one of the domestic central defenders with the most stable performance in V.League 2019. Since the beginning of the season, Hoang Van Khanh has always been the first choice of SLNA's coaching staff in the central defender position. Just looking at the number of 810 minutes/9 matches, it is enough to know how much trust Coach Nguyen Duc Thang and his colleagues have in the player from Tan Ky. Objectively speaking, Hoang Van Khanh deserves it.
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Hoang Van Khanh is in good form for SLNA. Photo: Archive |
Thanks to the impressive performances of the former U23 Vietnam midfielder, SLNA is the team that has conceded the fewest goals (5 goals) and also the team that has kept the most clean sheets (7 matches). The good coordination between Hoang Van Khanh and new player Memovic has dispelled the worries of Nghe An fans about the departure of Que Ngoc Hai.
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Do Duy Manh has just suffered a serious injury. Photo: Zing.vn |
Objectively speaking, Hoang Van Khanh deserves to join the Vietnam National Team to prepare for the King's Cup 2019. After all, the tournament taking place in Thailand in early June is only a friendly. It is very possible that with the current situation, Coach Park Hang-seo will give opportunities to some new faces and Hoang Van Khanh is a strong candidate./.