V.League 2019: The sadness of Song Nguyen at Hai Phong Club

Up to now, after 6 rounds of V.League 2019, striker Viet Nguyen has only played for Hai Phong Club for 14 minutes. The match in which the player born in 1995 was sent on the field by coach Truong Viet Hoang as a substitute in the match between the port city team and Ho Chi Minh City Club took place at Thong Nhat Stadium on February 24. It is worth mentioning that during the minutes on the field, Viet Nguyen had to play in the position of center back.

Two months have passed with five consecutive matches in V.League 2019, the Nghe An striker has only been on the bench. This is understandable, because Viet Nguyen cannot compete for a position with his teammates. On the attack line, the trio Fagan - Lynch - Mpande is always the first choice of coach Truong Viet Hoang. Meanwhile, in the central defender position - which is not Viet Nguyen's forte, the duo Van Hanh - Van Loi are in quite stable form.

Striker Viet Nguyen is not appreciated at Hai Phong Club. Photo: slnafc.com

In the same situation as Viet Nguyen is his teammate and friend Phu Nguyen. Since moving to Lach Tray Stadium, the midfielder born in 1995 has not played a single minute on the field. The reason why Phu Nguyen has to "wear out his pants" on the bench is because he cannot compete with Fagan and Dinh Bao for a position on the two wings of Hai Phong Club. The 24-year-old player's goal is to quickly integrate into the playing style of the Lach Tray Stadium team and win the trust of Coach Truong Viet Hoang.

Witnessing the situation of Viet Nguyen and Phu Nguyen in the port city, the SLNA leadership and Nghe An football fans cannot help but worry and be disappointed. The decision of the SLNA leaders to loan players is for no other purpose than to create conditions for them to play more, to accumulate more experience before returning to serve their home team. Unfortunately, Viet Nguyen and Phu Nguyen are having to carry the fate of "redundant people" at Lach Tray stadium.

Midfielder Phu Nguyen (right) is also facing difficulties in the port city. Photo courtesy

With what is happening at Hai Phong Club, the chance for Viet Nguyen and Phu Nguyen to play regularly is almost non-existent. If things remain unchanged, SLNA's Board of Directors should consider recalling them to avoid stunting the talent of the players they have trained themselves. Of course, besides the professional issue, there is also the financial issue. By lending players, SLNA will save on salary payments./.