Cong Phuong's future at Incheon United is predicted to face many difficulties.
Incheon United has just announced the successful recruitment of veteran Korean striker Kim Seung-yong.
Accordingly, Kim Seung-yong signed a 1-year contract with Incheon United. The 33-year-old striker signed a free transfer contract with Incheon United.
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Incheon United successfully recruited Kim Seung-yong |
Before joining Incheon United, Kim Seung-yong played for Gangwon FC, a team currently playing in the K.League. The 33-year-old striker won the 2012 AFC Champions League with Ulsan Hyundai.
Kim Seung-yong is a very experienced striker who has played for many foreign teams such as Gamba Osaka (Japan), Central Coast Mariners (Australia), Qingdao Hainiu (China) and Buriram United, the Thai team where Xuan Truong is currently playing.
Incheon United's recruitment of Kim Seung-yong is expected to make it very difficult for Cong Phuong to compete for a position in the Korean team's attack.
Since joining Incheon United, Cong Phuong has only started for less than 2 minutes in the 2-1 win over Gyeongnam in round 2 of K.League 2019. Vietnamese fans hope that the Nghe An striker will have more playing time in the match against Sangju Sangmu in round 3 of K.League 2019 at 12:00 today (March 16).
Explaining the reason for not using Cong Phuong regularly, Incheon United head coach Jorn Andersen said that the Vietnamese national team striker needs time to integrate and regain his fitness to be able to compete for a starting position. The Norwegian coach affirmed that the HAGL club striker is in his plans.
