V.League 2023 Round 8: Forget the past and move on.
(Baonghean.vn) - Song Lam Nghe An players need to quickly forget their recent defeat and focus on the away match at the 19/8 Stadium. This is a very important match as both teams are currently at the bottom of the league table.
With both teams tied on points in the standings, this is predicted to be a closely contested match. However, playing at home will give Khanh Hoa Club a certain advantage, especially after their recent victory against the strong Hanoi Police team in the previous round. This match marked the debut of Khanh Hoa Club's new coaching staff, and striker Landy Leazard scored a brace to help his team achieve a spectacular comeback.
In addition, in this match, the home team also welcomed back striker Guirassy Mamadou after his suspension. He, along with Leazard, are key players in the team's counter-attacking style of play. Therefore, the defenders of the Nghe An team must pay special attention to this foreign duo.
To limit the threat posed by the home team, coach Phan Như Thuật will likely employ a "hoist by your own petard" tactic in this match by deploying a low-lying formation and a slow-paced style of play, waiting for opportunities for quick counter-attacks.
The five-defender formation will remain unchanged, with perhaps some changes in wing positions to ensure fitness. Tran Nam Hai, Tran Dinh Hoang, and Mario Zebic will be the central defenders for the Nghe An team. If Song Lam Nghe An's defense remains as focused as in previous matches, they should be able to withstand the home team's attacks, especially since the coastal team is not strong in proactive attacking situations. After 7 rounds, Khanh Hoa Club has only scored 6 goals, one of the weakest attacking records in the V.League currently.
The midfield of the Nghe An team will see the return of Phan Ba Quyen after his suspension. The 21-year-old midfielder will help strengthen Song Lam Nghe An's defense. However, the most worrying aspect currently is the lack of creativity in the team's midfield.
Tran Manh Quynh's poor form, coupled with Dinh Xuan Tien's "disappearance," has left Song Lam Nghe An lacking in attacking flair. If this isn't improved in this match, it will be very difficult for them.Lam River, Nghe AnThey managed to break through the home team's defense, even though Khanh Hoa Club's defense is one of the worst in the V.League with 13 goals conceded after 7 matches.
Another issue for the coaching staff of the Nghe An team is the players' morale. The recent defeat has significantly affected the spirit of the young Song Lam Nghe An players. Therefore, coach Phan Nhu Thuat and his colleagues need to implement psychological strategies to help the players enter this difficult match with the most relaxed mindset possible.
In the 2023 season, in two away matches at the 19/8 Stadium, Song Lam Nghe An drew one and lost one. The most disappointing result was the 2-2 draw in the final minutes of injury time. This was a match where Michael Olaha shone with one goal and one assist. Hopefully, the Nigerian striker will continue to shine and help the team.Nghe An teamto achieve a good result.
The match between Song Lam Nghe An and Khanh Hoa Club will take place at 6:00 PM on December 26th at the 19/8 Stadium in Nha Trang.
