Another position for Sebastián Zaracho - the SLNA center-back?
Before the transfer window opens, Song Lam Nghe An still has about 3 matches left in the V.League. Therefore, coach Phan Nhu Thuat must try to make the most of the players at his disposal to improve the team's performance.
It can be said that Sebastián Zaracho is one of the most disappointing players of the club.Lam River, Nghe AnAfter 9 rounds of matches, the Paraguayan center-back has received 1 red card and 2 yellow cards at Vinh Stadium. Furthermore, he often fails to provide cover and support for his teammates. This contributes to Song Lam Nghe An being one of the teams with the worst defenses in the V.League 2024/2025.
However, due to financial difficulties and the fact that the V.League transfer window won't open until January 20, 2025, the Song Lam Nghe An coaching staff will still have to use Sebastián Zaracho in upcoming matches. Therefore, coach Phan Nhu Thuat will have to "unlock" the Paraguayan player to help Sebastián Zaracho regain his form for the Nghe An team. This could involve motivational measures or finding more suitable positions for Sebastián Zaracho.
Especially since center-back Ho Khac Luong will return from injury and Le Van Thanh will also return after serving his suspension. This could give the coaching staff of the Nghe An team more peace of mind when deploying the Paraguayan center-back in a different position.
That could be the left-back position, where the Nghe An team is currently quite weak. This is understandable, as young defender Bui Thanh Duc lacks playing experience. Meanwhile, Vuong Van Huy has not shown effectiveness when deployed in a position that is not his forte.
Conversely, the advantages of a foreign player, such as physical strength, speed, and one-on-one tackling ability, will helpSebastián ZarachoHe performs well at left-back. Additionally, the Paraguayan player can easily cut inside to support the central defenders when needed.
Furthermore, Sebastián Zaracho also possesses good dribbling skills, making him capable of creating impressive attacking opportunities. Therefore, playing as a left-back would also be a viable option for the Paraguayan player. This is also the position Sebastián Zaracho previously played for Club Aurora.
Another position that the Song Lam Nghe An coaching staff could experiment with Sebastián Zaracho is defensive midfielder. Without Phan Bá Quyền's return, the defensive midfield position is also one where the Nghe An team has yet to find a suitable replacement.
His physique, stamina, and strong one-on-one tackling ability will help the Paraguayan player dominate the midfield. In addition, Sebastián Zaracho's passing ability is quite good. Therefore, if playing in the defensive midfield position, the Paraguayan player can fully meet the requirements set by the Song Lam Nghệ An coaching staff to help the team achieve a better game.
With a poor performance after the first nine rounds, Sebastián Zaracho understands that they must improve their form in the coming period if they don't want to say goodbye to the league prematurely. Hopefully,Coach Phan Nhu ThuatThis will help the Paraguayan player improve further in the coming period, enabling him to help his team perform better when the V.League resumes.
