Van Hau returns to training with Heerenveen; Coach Le Huynh Duc's decisive match

"Vietnam will play the hero if it hosts AFF Cup 2020"

"AFF Cup, Vietnam plays the hero role as host". This is the title of an article recently published by SMM Sport. The article mentions that the AFF Cup 2020 is at risk of being postponed due to the Covid-19 epidemic. However, with what Vietnam has shown in the work of preventing and fighting the epidemic in recent times, the defending champion can become the host of the biggest tournament in Southeast Asia if the tournament's format is changed.

According to the plan, the AFF Cup 2020 will take place in November and December this year, after the second qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup. However, the Covid-19 outbreak has restricted travel between countries. Sports activities, including football, have also been postponed.

Quang Hai and his teammates will have a great chance to defend their AFF Cup title if this year's tournament is held in Vietnam. Photo: Duc Cuong

Representatives of the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF) have not announced any changes to the organization plan. AFF wants to wait another 2 months to see how the epidemic situation develops before deciding whether to cancel the AFF Cup or not. Another option being considered is to choose 1 or 2 countries to host the group stage as before. Then maintain the home and away format from the semi-finals.

“Vietnam can play the hero if it hosts the tournament. This country is controlling the Covid-19 epidemic very well. However, everything still depends on how the AFF decides to organize this year's tournament,” SMM Sport wrote.

In his latest statement to the media, VFF General Secretary Le Hoai Anh also affirmed that Vietnam has a chance to host the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 if the tournament changes its format, because the AFF will choose countries with good epidemic prevention and control. If the tournament is brought to Vietnam, this will be a great opportunity for Park Hang-seo and his team to successfully defend the Southeast Asian championship they won 2 years ago.

The decisive battle of Le Huynh Duc

Three consecutive losses since the opening day of V-League 2020 have left SHB Da Nang at the bottom of the rankings. Not only that, before the match against Quang Nam at Hoa Xuan Stadium at 5:00 p.m. on June 11, a series of unfavorable information about the possibility of coach Hoang Van Phuc replacing coach Le Huynh Duc has made the team even more tense.

Coach Le Huynh Duc's position is shaky. Photo: Quang Liem

Although coach Hoang Van Phuc denied the information, SHB Da Nang leaders also denied contacting the former coach of Quang Nam and Saigon FC, everyone knows how much pressure coach Le Huynh Duc is under. The Hue-born coach has tried to maintain his "iron-handed" management style for more than a year since returning to lead SHB Da Nang.

However, on the surface, the players appeared submissive and ready to listen to coach Huynh Duc, but in reality, in all 3 losing matches, there were many times when SHB Da Nang played without any strategy despite the head coach shouting on the field.

Some people think that coach Le Huynh Duc is still lucky because after 3 losses, he still keeps his job. The patience of SHB Da Nang's leadership is reasonable, because after all, Huynh Duc is a former hero of the Han River team, contributing to bringing home 2 V-League championships in 2009 and 2012.

According to experts' speculation, it is very possible that with the current unfavorable information, if he receives just one more loss, Coach Huynh Duc will feel offended and ask to resign to avoid an awkward situation for the owner of SHB Da Nang.

Van Hau returns to training with Heerenveen

The star of the Vietnamese national team has significantly improved his physique after the period when football in the land of tulips was interrupted due to the epidemic.

Van Hau returns to training with Heerenveen.

Van Hau and his teammates participate in group exercises under the supervision of the coaching staff. The Vietnamese player is still working hard in training with the hope of continuing to be with Heerenveen Club in the next season.

MU on the way to reaching an agreement for Federico Chiesa

Solskjaer's side are reportedly leading the race to sign Fiorentina striker Federico Chiesa.

According to Express, MU are "very close" to reaching an agreement to sign Federico Chiesa. The 22-year-old continues to impress this season with 7 goals and 5 assists in 22 appearances for the purple team.

MU is said to have negotiated favorably with Federico Chiesa.

Fiorentina's asking price is £62m and MU has the upper hand because they are willing to pay cash, while Juventus and Inter have a player exchange plan.

However, it is also necessary to add that Federico Chiesa is Solskjaer's plan B, in case MU decides not to sign Jadon Sancho at all costs.

Liverpool is about to sell 3 players

Daily Mail said Liverpool plans to sell 3 players this summer.

Jurgen Klopp and his team are getting closer to the Premier League title that the Merseyside team has been waiting for for the past 30 years, when the tournament is about to be played again on June 17.

If Man City lose to Arsenal in the make-up match, and Liverpool beat Everton, The Kop will officially become the king of English football on June 21.

Klopp has to sell some players before wanting to buy new ones.

Several Liverpool players are set to leave in the summer, with Adam Lallana said to be at the top of the list. Xherdan Shaqiri is also expected to leave, while Nathaniel Clyne is free to find a new club after struggling for playing time.

Of the three, Lallana is expected to attract the most interest as a free agent, with Leicester City reportedly lining up a bid.