Tuan Anh - Chanathip and the decisive battle in the middle of the field
(Baonghean.vn) - The one-on-one battle between Nguyen Tuan Anh and Chanathip Songkrasin will greatly affect the final result of the match between Vietnam and Thailand in the 5th round of Group G.
The midfielder currently playing for HAGL was one of the most impressive players in the 1-0 victory of the Vietnam National Team over the UAE National Team on November 14. In addition to his excellent ability to recover the ball and escape pressing, the “Vietnamese Ronaldinho” also excellently completed the blocking duties of a central midfielder.
Possessing a foundation of skillful individual techniques and excellent tactical vision, Nguyen Tuan Anh is a rare player in Vietnamese football. Under the “hands of molding” of coach Park Hang-seo, the midfielder from Thai Binh has become a true warrior in the form of an artist. Besides the soft ball handling, there are fierce, fierce but thoughtful conflict situations.
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| Nguyen Tuan Anh's fierce and precise tackle on Omar Abdulrahman (UAE). Photo: VTC |
Nguyen Tuan Anh is no longer the “fragile” player, but instead a versatile “sweeper” in the lowest position in the midfield of the Vietnam National Team. Just looking at the way Nguyen Tuan Anh silenced Omar Abdulrahman - the player dubbed “Asian Messi” - is enough to understand how excellent the player born in 1995 is.
Similar to Nguyen Tuan Anh, on the other side of the front line, Chanathip Songkrasin has also played a very important role in the "war elephant" squad over the past years. The goal against the Malaysian team in the 4th match of Group G is a typical example of Chanathip Songkrasin's integration into the playing style that coach Nishino Akira is building.
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| Chanathip Songkrasin is the most dangerous striker of the Thai team. Photo: bangkokpost.com |
The talent and importance of the player playing in Japan for the Thai National Team has been proven. It is not an exaggeration to say that Chanathip Songkrasin is the "soul" of the most successful team in Southeast Asia. If the player born in 1993 is successfully neutralized, the attacking power of the Thai National Team will be significantly reduced.
Therefore, the “duel” between Nguyen Tuan Anh - “Vietnam’s Ronaldinho” and Chanathip Songkrasin - “Thailand’s Messi” will greatly affect the success or failure of the Vietnam and Thailand teams in the match taking place at My Dinh Stadium on November 19. Whoever has the upper hand in this “boxing match”, their team will have more chances to win all 3 points.
