Vietnam - Singapore: Will Do Duy Manh or Pham Xuan Manh play?
Although both are important pillars of the Vietnamese team, in the upcoming match against the Singapore team, the ability of Do Duy Manh and Pham Xuan Manh to play is still a question mark.
In the first leg of the semi-final against Singapore (December 26), coach Kim Sang-sik is expected to continue using the familiar 3-4-3 formation. It is likely that there will be quite a few personnel changes in the defense.
Accordingly, standing in the goal is Filip Nguyen, the left center back is Bui Tien Dung, the middle center back is Nguyen Thanh Chung. A question is raised: who will be assigned by the Korean strategist to take on the right center back position?
In the group stage, this position isDo Duy Manhand Pham Xuan Manh took turns to guard. While Do Duy Manh started in the two matches against Laos and the Philippines, Pham Xuan Manh did the same in the two matches against Indonesia and Myanmar.
Objectively speaking,Pham Xuan Manhhad more impressive performances than his teammates. Don't forget, Do Duy Manh made a mistake in the match against Laos, causing Vietnam to concede a goal from the 11m mark.
However, Do Duy Manh is the captain of the Vietnam national team. It is no coincidence that the central defender currently playing for Hanoi FC has received the trust of the coaching staff and his teammates. Not to mention, Pham Xuan Manh's best position is full-back.
It is also possible that coach Kim Sang-sik will use both players on the field at the same time. Specifically, Do Duy Manh will play in the right center-back position, while Pham Xuan Manh will move to the wing to play in the role of a right-back, similar to the current Hanoi Club.
Let's wait and see what plan coach Kim Sang-sik will use in the away match against the Singapore team, in the first leg of the semi-final of the ASEAN Cup 2024, taking place at 8:00 p.m. on December 26 at Jalan Besar Stadium?
